HELP: NEED ADVISE REG TFW PROGRAM NEW RULES

[Rich123]

hi. im a cook for a hotel. my work permit is expiring next month. I've been employed at the hotel turning 1 yr next month. am i eligible to apply for LMIA (formerly known as LMO)? im confused. need advise. thank you

 

[mylady833]

Re: NEED ADVISE REG TFW PROGRAM NEW RULES

hi. im a cook for a hotel. my work permit is expiring next month. I've been employed at the hotel turning 1 yr next month. am i eligible to apply for LMIA (formerly known as LMO)? im confused. need advise. thank you

I assume it is as on the chart the LMIA FEE is effective immediately.

 

[jenny12345]

Re: NEED ADVISE REG TFW PROGRAM NEW RULES

yes talk to your employer have them apply right away although the cost might be 1000$ now, also new work permit will be valid for 1 year only and after that you can't renew since there is a 2 year cap.

You have 3 month restoration (after your work permit expires) while you wait for the LMIA

 

[Rich123]

Re: NEED ADVISE REG TFW PROGRAM NEW RULES

i have additional questions:

1) the requirement for job advertisement is still 5 weeks before applying for LMIA?

2) i came to canada last march 2012 to work in a restaurant (not cook position). now i am cook in a hotel whose work permit is expiring in july 2014 (turning 1yr working for the same employer). am i still allowed to stay in canada and apply for LMIA so i can renew my work permit? need help pls.

 

[mylady833]

Re: NEED ADVISE REG TFW PROGRAM NEW RULES

i have additional questions:

1) the requirement for job advertisement is still 5 weeks before applying for LMIA?

2) i came to canada last march 2012 to work in a restaurant (not cook position). now i am cook in a hotel whose work permit is expiring in july 2014 (turning 1yr working for the same employer). am i still allowed to stay in canada and apply for LMIA so i can renew my work permit? need help pls.

As to what i understand Those who are already in Canada can stay until the validity of their work permit. In your case i guess you will be affected by the new rules with regards to LMIA when you renew your work permit. I think you should asked your employer to start applying for your Lmia so you can renew your work permit.

 

[jes_ON]

Re: NEED ADVISE REG TFW PROGRAM NEW RULES

1) the requirement for job advertisement is still 5 weeks before applying for LMIA?
Rules are being updated, but currently the minimum advertising requirement is 4 weeks.

http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/foreign_workers/lower_skilled/index.shtml

I provided the link for "lower skilled" because ESDC is changing the way they classify "higher" and "lower" skilled work - and it will be based entirely on the wage, whether it is above the provincial median wage (skilled) or below (unskilled).

2) i came to canada last march 2012 to work in a restaurant (not cook position). now i am cook in a hotel whose work permit is expiring in july 2014 (turning 1yr working for the same employer). am i still allowed to stay in canada and apply for LMIA so i can renew my work permit?

You cannot apply for an LMIA. Your employer has to. THere are many new eligibility requirements, including a $1,000 application fee, so it may be difficult.

As of today, the rules (which may change) are:

- If you apply to renew your work permit before it expires, you can stay and work under "implied status" until you get a response on your application.
- If your work permit expires, you have a 3 month grace period during which you can stay and apply to restore status and apply for a new work permit. But you cannot work until you receive a new work permit.

 

[Rich123]

thank you so much for the replies. much appreciated!