Question about WP - Seniors Please Help

[DenverCO]

Dear All,

I moved to Canada from USA on a Temporary WP Just 2 months back and I have 10 more months on my WP). LMO was not required as it was an intra company transfer (My employer is the same in USA and Canada).

I have the following questions. Would greatly appreciate if seniors on this forum can provide your insight:

- Can I change my employer in Canada? I am fed-up with my current employer and want to look for other options. If I change my employer can I transfer my WP to my new employer (similar to H1 system in USA). I am guessing It is not so easy. Please advise on the process to be followed if it is not so simple to transfer the WP to another employer.
- If I stick with the same employer and want to extend my WP for another year, would I still need LMO? (Initially I did not needed LMO, as it was a Intra Company transfer).

Thanks in advance for your help & time. Please take a few minutes and help me figure out what is the best thing for me.

 

[workpermit]

My Question is : Do we need LMO for extenstion also, as I am working for the same employer.

 

[DenverCO]

Can the seniors on the forum help me with my questions please?

 

[scylla]

You need an LMO if you want to work for a different employer.

 

[DenverCO]

Thank You.

Can I file for a LMO while working on the current Job and take-up that job if LMO is approved? Sorry if I am asking too many silly questions, I am a new bee here!

 

[PMM]

Hi

Thank You.

Can I file for a LMO while working on the current Job and take-up that job if LMO is approved? Sorry if I am asking too many silly questions, I am a new bee here!

1. Only an employer can file for an LMO after advertising. They can file while you continue to work in your old job.

 

[DenverCO]

Hi

1. Only an employer can file for an LMO after advertising. They can file while you continue to work in your old job.

Dear PMM - Thank you for the response. Just need some more clarification. Will the companies hire first and then file for the LMO? Even when the LMO is in process - can I still continue with my current employer and continue to work in my old job? Please advise. Than you in advance.

 

[JGK]

The will more likely the offer will be "dependent" on them getting the LMO for you. They aren't going to sign a contract with anyone until they know they can actually employ them.