Visitor Visa Extension

[cathyfuentesph]

Hi! I am just so curious about having a visitor visa and while in Canada, an employer is offering for a job. As a visitor visa holder, Can I apply for change of status as tourist to working with the support of my employer's job offer while in Canada?
Please give me advice.
Thank you in advance.

 

[scylla]

You will need to apply for a work permit once your employer has an approved LMIA. You will have to apply for the work permit through your home country visa office.

A job offer is not enough to apply for a work permit. Your employer must also obtain an approved LMIA. Obtaining an approved LMIA will take the employer a number of months and also cost them a $1,000 processing fee.