Possible LMIA exempt work permit for those with TR permits and waiting ITA

[clayera]

Hi,

In case you have not come across this. Not clear if one can apply without a job offer:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/humanitarian.asp
International Mobility Program: Humanitarian reasons [R208]
Temporary resident permit holders
LMIA exemption code: H82

This exemption applies to persons who have been issued a temporary resident permit (TRP) to allow them to stay in Canada. If the TRP holder will be in Canada for a long period of time (six months or greater), and they have no other means of support (meaning no family support or other means of meeting their needs) they may be issued a work permit.

In the case of permit holders who were refused the application for landing, and who are waiting to become eligible for permanent residence, officers need not be too rigorous in determining whether applicants need to work because they have no other means of support.

The integration of future permanent residents will be assisted by allowing them to work.

An open work permit may be issued that coincides with the validity period of the TRP.

 

[scylla]

Very very few people qualify for this LMIA exemption.

To qualify - you must be holding a Temporary Resident PERMIT (TRP). This is NOT the same thing as a Temporary Resident VISA (TRV). A TRV is a regular visitor visa. This is what most people have and TRVs do not qualify for this exemption. A TRP is a special class of visa that is very difficult to obtain. People who are inadmissible to Canada (typically due to a crime) apply for a TRP if they want to be given special permission to enter Canada. TRPs qualify under this exemption.