How to turn a Temporary Residence Visitor’s Visa to a Work Permit
- Thread starter Bankole Akinfolarin
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Get a Canadian job offer and then have the employer pay $1k and file for a LMIA. The LMIA application is to prove the employer couldn’t find a Canadian or PR for the job. Then the employer waits for the LMIA. Once the employer has a LMIA, then you apply for a closed work permit. Few employers go through the long process.
Thank you very much. Could you please send me names of possible trusted Recruiters I can look out for on arrival?
Recruiters will only deal with individuals who already hold valid work permits or who have extremely specialized skills / education.
You need to apply for jobs with employers directly and hope you get lucky and find one who is willing to go through the LMIA process. You won't be able to rely on a recruiter unless you have extremely specialized skills / education.
Would add that even if approved this is likely a 6+ month process.
You need to have special skills and experience that the employer cannot find anyone in Canada (PR or citizen) that can do this job.
That's what the LMIA process is trying to show.