I came to Canada as a visitor since 20 may 2021 , Can I apply for work permit if I have a job offer?!
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Do you have a LMIA from your employer? The employer would have paid $1000 to apply and has proven that no Canadian/PR can be hired. Find out from your employer as the process for a LMIA takes months.
So your spouse will be on a PGWP. If so, your spouse can get an open work permit once you show 3 paystubs in a NOC A, B or O. If not on a PGWP, yes then spouse needs a LMIA with a closed work permit.
And Can I work after these three month?! I think this change to work nw will be lost because i have a job offer as a pharmacy assistant and BTW its NOC (C)
A job offer requires a LMIA (employer has to prove no Canadian could be hired) and then a closed work permit.
Is your spouse applying for a PGWP, when he graduates? If so you may be eligible for an open work permit, if your spouse has a NOC A,B or 0 job with 3 paystubs and an employment letter.
My husband in last term and has a valid 6 month in his study permit , i dont like to lose this job offer , can I apply for sowp or ask the employer to give me a LMAI?!
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You can’t work until you have a work permit. The employer has to apply for one. They can’t give you one. A LMIA takes months to process and costs the employer $1,000. They have a lot of paperwork and need to show they posted the job for at least a month and no Canadian or PR could be hired. Then you apply for a closed work permit. Process can take 8-12 months.
Your only option is a SOWP but it most likely will be refused since your husband only has 6 months left. It will take a few months to process too. Your only option though.
Thanks so the only option to wait untill my husband take his post graduate open work permit or apply in atalntic program?!