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Topic: work permit app- inside, on entry, or outside?  
work permit app- inside, on entry, or outside?
Feb. 14th 2010 at 06:37 am EST
By WI.IRL

Hi all.
Looking for a bit of advice- am planning to move to Canada this spring and wondering about the best way to apply for a work permit. I am a US citizen so am temp residency exempt and will be living with my Canadian boyfriend while I look for work. Seems to me that the best way to apply is via the flagpole option (leave and re-enter with job offer and LMO). Anyone have experience, and would you agree? Or should I apply from the US even though I plan to be in Canada (I'll still have a residence/postal address in the US)? I don't know if it's relevant, but my job is NOC class B- I read something about concurrent processing of visas and LMOs- anyone have any tips?
I have looked at CIC's websites quite a lot, but some bits are still a little unclear.
Any tips from those of you who've done this before would be greatly appreciated!

Feb. 14th 2010 at 04:08 pm EST
By irisheyes

Being with a canadian is the easiest way in You shouldnt have a problem

Feb. 15th 2010 at 11:58 am EST
By mparks34

Hello,
I am in the same boat. I am a U.S. citizen and have been trying to relocate to northern Manitoba. I've applied for several jobs, however the employers want you to have a work visa prior to them offering employment. It's my understanding that you cannot get a work visa unless you have the offer of employment (sort of a Catch-22). I am beginning to get frustrated and would like to know the best path to take and the options for relocating legally. PLEASE help!!! :-)

Feb. 15th 2010 at 02:01 pm EST
By WI.IRL

Yeah, as far as I can tell, you need a job offer and positive labor market opinion, which your employer has to get for you. So you really need an employer who's willing to do a bit of paperwork and wait while it's all processed. I haven't moved yet, but am expecting a lot of frustration with the whole thing. good luck.

Feb. 15th 2010 at 06:20 pm EST
By irisheyes

Mparks and WI.IRL (you are right),

The stupid irony of having a work permit in this and most case(s) is: "IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A WORK PERMIT, ONE NEEDS AN ARRANGED OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT FROM A CANADIAN EMPLOYER, AND A POSITIVE L.M.O from HRSDC" I got this far only to receive a NEGATIVE L.M.O.

Your best option is Saskatchewan Immgrant Nomination Programme Their rules are not as difficult, but not a guarantee either! Its a pain in the **** Ive been trying to immigrate to Canada since 2002! I managed to get an exchange programme from 2006-2007 but could not extend my permit for same reasaon "NO JOB OFFER"

So the silly Manitobans dont know that 1 needs to get formal offer of employment or job offer before they can hire you Its ridiculous A contradicting factor!! Good luck!

Feb. 15th 2010 at 08:48 pm EST
By Jonnee

I hope to clarify, and maybe wendy can expand.
Labour Market Opinions are not in the realm of Immigration Canada.
Yes, it is true that you need an LMO for those applications, but it is HRDC that makes that call, not CIC.
If HRDC doesn't grant the LMO, then Immigration Canada has no choice.
You essentially do not have a genuine job offer.
You really need to get your potential employer on board.
It is up to them to prove that you were the exemplary employee.
 
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