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Is the temporary resident visa (for 10 years) an option and then apply for work permit within Canada?

Is the LMIA a one time application by employers or does it have to be done for every employee they hire? Basically, the jobs advertised on JobBank and other sites on the government page "Look for Jobs in Canada" - would they already have a LMIA and be able to hire internationals easier?

Ok thanks understood. As I don't have significant work experience I don't believe I am eligible for express entry. If I were to get a job offer though would I then be able to apply for a work permit and secure immigration this way?

Hi thanks for your reply. We were under the impression the PR, open work permit and spousal sponsorship were separate processes. Are you saying we would need to do all three applications as this would be very expensive for us? Thanks

For the family class if we were to get married could I apply for an open work permit from within Canada? Or would I need to apply for the permanent residence and then apply for an open work permit thereafter. And further, if we were to get married, would my girlfriend still need to sponsor me or...

Hi thanks for your replies, very helpful! Am I right in thinking the Express entry is a random draw out of all eligible candidates? And to apply for this programme would I have to sit a language exam in England (even though English is my first language)? I am due to finish University this year...

Hi Not sure if this is the correct place for this thread so please feel free to move if not. I am looking to emigrate permanently to Canada from the UK to be with my girlfriend who is a Canadian citizen whom I met at university in England. We have been together over a year but due to student...