Hairdressing Ontario License

[mwhite]

Im a certified hairdresser in Ireland for 4 years training and 2 years as a stylist.
I want to work in Toronto as a hairdresser. Im currently applying for my Ontario license.
Can I apply for LMO while waiting for my license to come through?

 

[scylla]

You can't apply for an LMO. Your employer is the one who must apply for the LMO.

They should wait until you have your Ontario license.

 

[mwhite]

If an employer wants to employee me, can I still work for them while waiting for Ontario license to come in?

 

[scylla]

You can't work without a work permit. To obtain the work permit you need the approved LMO. I don't think LMO will be approved if you're not licensed. But I supposed your employer can always try and apply for the LMO and see what happens.

 

[mwhite]

I have a work permit, i just don't have Ontario hairdressing license which Im waiting for. I have an Irish license.

 

[scylla]

It's illegal to work before you have the license. See:

http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_HOW_WORK_STYLIST_CM.html

 

[njani]

hi
i'm licensed hairdresser in my country(kosovo) so I do hold a diploma. I want to get license for hairdresser trade in ontario. They require work experience proof, which i'm not ablt to do so.
do you know any other path way to get a hairdresser license in ontario ,even i can't proof work experience.
i'm waiting for your response. thank you.