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| Hello, I'm lizzard
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My nationality is United States
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I last logged in on 05 Jan 2009
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I have been a member since 21 Jul 2008
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24 posts in trackitt forums
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I added my last post on 05 Jan 2009
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lizzard's Immigration Cases
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| Federal Skilled Worker case:
Pending for 84 days (620 days less than average) (13 comments) |
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lizzard |
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Buffalo, USA |
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| Application Filed: |
16 Oct 2008 |
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United States |
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02 Jan 2009 |
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Initial application sent July 18...
Application sent back late August, incorrect job-codes used. Resending fingerprints to FBI as card stamp is over 3 months old. Ugh.
Corrected application re-sent October 16. |
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Topic: Work ( Project) finished but Temp Resident VISA and work permit still valid
You should'nt have a problem with staying in the country, but you will need to obtain a new work permit if you want to work legally.
From my understanding, you need to either have worked in the country for 2 years, or have graduated from a Canadian University and then worked for 1 year to qualify for the Experience Class.
My advice would be to start looking for a job now, hopefully by the time your project (or money) runs out you can have steady employment. The best result would be to find an employer who is willing to sponsor you for the Provincial Nominee Program. |
Topic: Waiting for PR
Have you thought about extending your work permit? You can find the form and instructions at the following link:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp
This way you can give yourself an extra year or two as a buffer for your PR timeframe.
Just my 2 cents... |
Topic: Convert Open Work permit to HRSDC approved WP
Hi,
Sorry to hear about your current work situation, but it sounds like you have a few viable options.
If you go with option #1, it will be the same process for her to obtain the Work Permit as it was for you to obtain yours initially. Her employer will need to get the positive LMO (which should be easy considering she is already employed there), then she will need to apply for a new work permit.
With option 2 you may just need to submit the application to change the conditions of your stay (if your new job is the same classification as your old), or a new LMO and work permit if your job is different.
If you two are considering Permanent Residency then the best option would be for your wife's employer to sponser her under the Provincial Nominee Program. Its the quickest way to obtain PR status and as her spouse you would be included in it.
Best of Luck! |
Topic: General Questions dealing entrance to Canada
Hi Dmitriy,
To try to answer your questions:
1. Many businesses like McDonalds have online application forms on their websites. This would be a much lest costly way to start the job search than calling directly right off the bat.
2. I'm not exactly sure what you are asking, but if you obtain a work permit and then lose the job, your presence in Canada is no longer valid (unless you have some other visitor/work/study permit) and you might find yourself risking being asked to leave. If you are "kicked out" or denied entry for any reason it will make Permanent Residency much more difficult to obtain.
A better option to no-showing would be to use your initial time here to find a better job, get a LMO and another work permit before putting in your notice with your initial employer. Remember- you will want as many good CANADIAN references as you can get when you go looking for a "real" job down the road. Don't burn ANY bridges.
3. A Work Permit extension is a pretty easy thing to get- you just need to fill out and submit the appropriate form before your old permit expires. If you are thinking of school you will need to show proof of funds so that you can support yourself while you are here, as well as getting accepted into whatever program you are interested in.
Best of luck.
EDIT: If your work permit is an "open" one then you have more freedom and flexibility with your job, however it is probably still not a good idea to up and quit any job. |
Topic: Confused with definition of arranged employment
Hi TG,
If your current employer offers you a permanent job in your current position then you can go the route I did (below). If you get a permanent job offer from a new employer (or in a different position from your current employer) you will need to get a new LMO.
I sent in a permanent offer of employment agreement signed by my employer and myself, as well as a copy of my current work permit (which proves a prior favourable LMO) with my PR application as proof of a permanent job offer.
Hope that helps. |
Topic: Temporary work permit while permanent resident application is in process
Hi Vermonter,
If you have been in Canada for over a year (or two, I'm not 100% on the requirement), then you might have better luck with the new Experience Class, especially considering that not that many people have taken advantage of it yet.
Or, better yet, if you are able to find a teaching job and your employer is willing to sponsor you, then the Provincial Nomine Program will be the absolute fastest way to get your PR status.
Best of luck! |
Topic: Temporary work permit while permanent resident application is in process
I just read the new immigration guidelines and something caught my attention:
"Federal skilled worker applications submitted on or after February 27, 2008, and that meet the following criteria shall be placed into processing immediately upon receipt:
Applications submitted with an offer of arranged employment; or
Applications submitted by foreign nationals who have been residing legally in Canada for at least one year as temporary foreign workers"
Good, good good news for enyone with a TWP, or anyone thinking of getting one...
This just made my day :) |
Topic: Temporary work permit while permanent resident application is in process
Hi Patrick,
To answer your questions:
(1) You will need the LMO for the temporary work permit, but from the time my employer submitted the application (this has to be done by the employer) until the approval letter was only two weeks. He did call and speak to the LMO officer on one occasion which may have helped to speed it up, but I dont think two weeks is an unusually short timeframe.
From what I understand, once you have a positive LMO, and have been issued the TWP, you do not need to fill out the AEO application. I think there was a line on the AEO application that specified this when I was filling it out (as your job has already been reviewed and approved throught the LMO process). In my application I included an original copy of the offer of permanent employment signed by my employer, and a copy of my work permit.
(2) After the positive LMO was issued, I went in person to the Seattle Consulate Office and was able to receive most of my paperwork there. I work as an office manager for a small manufacturing business so there was no need for the medical in my case. If you are able to go in person I highly recomend that as it is the quickest way to go by far. |
Topic: Temporary work permit while permanent resident application is in process
Hi Patrick,
I was actually very worried about this issue as well when I applied, but my immigration officer never brought it up during the interview, and the only questions she asked were to confirm my paperwork (such as my education and prior work credentials). I believe that there is a bit of a "luck of the draw" of which officer you get, so my experience may not be 100% representative.
If I were you, I would ask for the maximum 24 months for the temporary permit, and be prepared to show that IF your PR application does not go through, that you would be willing and able to return to your home country. I had a letter from a previous employer that guaranteed a job offer upon my return (just in case).
Once you are in you will be able to extend your work permit in the case that your PR application goes longer than the work permit timeframe. Just make sure to renew it well before the expiry date so that you are not left with a timeframe gap.
Best of Luck! |
Topic: Any SEPT people get AOR in OCT
Processing seems to be a bit delayed. I orginally submitted my PR application in July, and it took them 6 weeks to return it for a TINY technicality, I assume it would have been around the same timeframe if they had sent an AOR. Best of luck on getting your AOR soon! |
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