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You're correct that the employer needs to apply for the LMO (Labour Market Opinion). Sorry if the wording made it unclear. If you get a job offer then the employer needs to apply for an LMO. If a positive one is received you can apply for your work permit. Hope that helps. You're welcome...

I was in a similar situation a few years ago, an American in a relationship with a Canadian. Had we known what I know now, we could have gotten married (which was always the plan) and I could have gotten an open work permit at some point. Long story short, things did not work out. However, I...

Just received them. :)

It MUST be posted on Job Bank for 14 days. Some also require advertising somewhere else in addition to Job Bank. Make sure your employer follows the advertising requirements or the LMO will surely be denied.

Argh... :( I feel your pain. Been thinking of you, g. Best wishes to you and andkiss! I hope that THIS is finally your week to receive good news!! My LMO application was finally resubmitted today. I'll update whenever I get any news.

Yes, as a temporary worker in Canada you can get another job. BUT, the same conditions apply. You will need to first get a job offer and then need a positive LMO.

Congratulations! I don't think using an agent makes any difference. If it did, we would all do it. (or at least more of us) Maybe occupations with a labour shortage are processed more quickly. Or you just got really lucky. Or things are speeding up. Who knows? haha If things ARE...

Some LMO's get approved. Some get denied. Mine was denied the first time but we are trying again after remedying the minor problem. I just read of someone else that was denied. They reapplied and then it was approved. Some are approved on the first try. Hopefully it will work out for you...

The new employer needs to obtain a positive LMO before you can get a new work permit. 1. As long as your current work permit is still valid, yes you can continue to work. 2. You can only have one work permit at a time, so once the new one has been obtained you would be unable to work for your...

Man415, Exciting! Hope you get it SOON. :)

Man415, I'm pretty sure that is correct. That is my understanding of how it works.

To find the prevailing wage for the LMO (which must match the wage in the ad for Job Bank) go here: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/content_pieces-eng.do?cid=1 It's important that the employer does not put LESS than the prevailing wage. The LMO will be denied if they do that. Hopeully...

Hopefully someone else can answer that for you, as I've no idea. Good luck to your friend!

I am not aware of a way that the employee can call Service Canada. I would think you need the file number to be able to get any information and only the employer would have that. I would be wary of an employer that isn't interested in finding out what is going on. They may truly not know what...

The employer needs to apply for an LMO. If your friend's employer is unfamiliar with the process, have him send the employer this link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/tfw-guide.asp The process is currently taking anywhere from 6 - 17 weeks. He would then have to apply...

Sorry, but I really don't know.

can3x8, There isn't actually an expedited option. But sending a cover letter stating that the issue for denial the first time has been remedied might help. Service Canada told my employer that the application *may* be looked at sooner if a letter of explanation is submitted. Good luck to you!

g, Thanks. And I hope this week is your week for good news too!! rebelthunder, If the employer hasn't been in contact with Service Canada I would hope they do so. Applying in August and still no news just doesn't sound right. Good luck to you!

Thanks for the responses and good wishes, Antony. :)

Actually, I just went and read your older posts so I see why it was denied the first time. My employer also did not have my name on it the first time but will do so this time. I see though, that there is no advantage to this. Hopefully it will work out this time!! Again, congratulations to...