PR and job offer...help pls

[juliette_ds]

I am married to a Canadian citizen and have recently (June) extended my visitor visa (which btw is still in process). However. I have just been offered a job. So. Do I now apply for a temporary work permit and then when that comes through send in my PR application or do I do both now? It's a genuine offer of employment but I need advice on which path to pursue as I don't want to get kicked out!
thank you.

 

[job_seeker]

You need LMO before you can apply for a WP. If you're applying for a work permit, it has to be done at a consulate or visa office outside Canada or apply at the border closest to you if you are from a country that does not need a visa to enter Canada, once you received your LMO. Having the WP gives you status to stay in Canada with out fear of being "kicked out" (you have implied status now, though, with your application for extension being in process) Then let your spouse sponsor you while you're in Canada.

I am married to a Canadian citizen and have recently (June) extended my visitor visa (which btw is still in process). However. I have just been offered a job. So. Do I now apply for a temporary work permit and then when that comes through send in my PR application or do I do both now? It's a genuine offer of employment but I need advice on which path to pursue as I don't want to get kicked out!
thank you.

 

[juliette_ds]

LMO? Excuse my ignorance but I have no idea what that is.

So what you are saying is that I should just simply continue with the PR application and forget the work permit? Just simply submit an open work permit with my PR application instead and wait? Not sure the employer is going to like that but I guess if that is my only option I have no choice.

Thank you for all/any of your help! I cannot get through to agents over the phone and have tried calling for week so this forum is my only option. Other than using a lawyer which costs a fortune.

 

[scylla]

LMO? Excuse my ignorance but I have no idea what that is.

So what you are saying is that I should just simply continue with the PR application and forget the work permit? Just simply submit an open work permit with my PR application instead and wait? Not sure the employer is going to like that but I guess if that is my only option I have no choice.

Thank you for all/any of your help! I cannot get through to agents over the phone and have tried calling for week so this forum is my only option. Other than using a lawyer which costs a fortune.

An LMO is a Labour Market Opinion. This is something your employer must apply for and be approved for before you can apply for a work permit. If your employer really wants to hire you, then they can start by reading here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

 

[job_seeker]

The employer has to show recruitment efforts and if no Canadian citizen or PR applied/qualified can hire you. Sign a contract with the employer; the employer files for Labour Market Opinion. You can then send an application for WP to a Canadian visa office in US (Buffalo or Seattle) if the LMO comes out positive.

If you apply for the spousal sponsorship, you have to wait for the first stage approval if you're applying in Canada or for the PR approval if you're applying outside Canada. Sorry dpn't have the time right now to attach the links for service Canada.

For spousal sponsorship:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-how.asp

LMO? Excuse my ignorance but I have no idea what that is.

So what you are saying is that I should just simply continue with the PR application and forget the work permit? Just simply submit an open work permit with my PR application instead and wait? Not sure the employer is going to like that but I guess if that is my only option I have no choice.

Thank you for all/any of your help! I cannot get through to agents over the phone and have tried calling for week so this forum is my only option. Other than using a lawyer which costs a fortune.

 

[juliette_ds]

Thanks guys. Don't worry about the links to Service Canada etc. I have a million links to a million different places relating to my immigration stuff. *sigh* This is never ending but no doubt patience and lots of it will get us there.

 

[gratefulman]

You still can apply for both at the same time. Now depending on the case processor, you don't need to be outside of Canada to apply for either both.

 

[gratefulman]

Just go to cic.gc.ca or call the call center at that number 1888-242-2100