canasri said:
bsrk68,
What is the procedure to get a work permit? and what is LMO? can you please provide any additional information on this.
Thanks
In order to work in Canada on a temporary basis, foreign skilled workers must have a temporary offer of employment from a Canadian employer and be granted a Temporary Work Permit by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). This is called LMO. There are several steps to this process.
Step 1: Employer applies for Labour Market Opinion, if necessary
Step 2: Employer extends Temporary Job Offer
Step 3: Foreign Skilled Worker applies for Work Permit
Step 4: Work Permit is issued
Depending upon the foreign worker's country of citizenship, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) may also be needed to be obtained in order to enter Canada. Note that a Canada Temporary Work Permit is for those foreign skilled workers who plan on working in Canada for a finite period of time. To work and live in Canada on a Permanent basis, foreign workers must undertake the Canadian immigration process.
However, a Temporary Work Permit may be a stepping stone to Canadian Permanent Residency. Once in Canada on a Temporary Work Permit, a foreign worker may qualify for Canadian immigration (Permanent Residency) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), through a Skilled Worker category, or through one of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
Work in Canada – Basic Facts
For Canadian immigration purposes, "work" is defined as an activity for which remuneration is earned or as an activity that competes directly with activities of Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents in the Canadian labour market. Canadian immigration authorities require a Work Permit for a limited number of work related activities in Canada. A job offer from a Canadian employer is usually a prerequisite to receiving a Canadian Work Permit. In some instances, Canadian immigration regulations allow for "Open" Work Permits, which are not employer specific. Work Permits are always temporary in nature, but can often be extended from inside Canada. Normally, Work Permits will only be granted by Canadian immigration authorities if supported by a positive "Labour Market Opinion" (LMO) letter issued by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), indicating that the proposed employment will not adversely affect Canadian workers.
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