Visitor Visa to work permit

[Samantha_123]

Hi,

I see there is temporary policy regarding the visitor visa to work permit. My question is:

1. Do I need to get any job offer (irrespective of NOC codes) from an employer in Canada?
2. Do I need LMIA ?
3. I see there is deadline of Feb, 2022 for this temporary policy. If I am not able to come before that deadline, what is normal procedure for changing status from Visitor to Work Permit?

Also if someone can provide me more information that is required in this case, that would be really beneficial.

Thanks in advance

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi,

I see there is temporary policy regarding the visitor visa to work permit. My question is:

1. Do I need to get any job offer (irrespective of NOC codes) from an employer in Canada?
2. Do I need LMIA ?
3. I see there is deadline of Feb, 2022 for this temporary policy. If I am not able to come before that deadline, what is normal procedure for changing status from Visitor to Work Permit?

Also if someone can provide me more information that is required in this case, that would be really beneficial.

Thanks in advance

1. Yes so you can apply for a LMIA with closed work permit.
2. Yes unless exempt (e,g international trade agreements)
3. Same as above.

The foreign national

1. is in Canada with valid temporary resident status as a visitor, including status extensions under subsection 183(5) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), that is, maintained status, at the time of work permit application submission
2. has submitted an employer-specific work permit application using the Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker [IMM 5710]
3. has remained in Canada with status since application submission
4. submitted the application on or before February 28, 2022

The program is designed for those who were unable to travel home because of Covid.

 

[Naturgrl]

Here is the policy link.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...rk-permit-without-having-to-leave-canada.html

 

[canuck78]

Hi,

I see there is temporary policy regarding the visitor visa to work permit. My question is:

1. Do I need to get any job offer (irrespective of NOC codes) from an employer in Canada?
2. Do I need LMIA ?
3. I see there is deadline of Feb, 2022 for this temporary policy. If I am not able to come before that deadline, what is normal procedure for changing status from Visitor to Work Permit?

Also if someone can provide me more information that is required in this case, that would be really beneficial.

Thanks in advance

You should be aware that getting an employer to go through LMIA process may be very difficult. Even if approved you may be waiting 6 months to get the WP.