LMO is approved, please help me.. :)

[achien]

hai everyone,

first of all, happy holiday..

on 2011, my asylum case was dismissed in USA, and I granted voluntary departure. I came home to my country on time and reported to local USA embassy, I have no banned, and no overstayed and no criminal record either.
I studied in Singapore for 9 months after that, on December 2011 applied visa to go Canada, it got refused. I was honest to Canada Conculate, I think either my financial or voluntary departed are the problem.

Anw, I got a job in Edmonton, and they will sponsor me to come to Canada. This is what I'm afraid of. Am I eligible to apply work permit in Canada after my background in USA?
I have emailed the Canada Consulat and this is what they returned to me.
"Thank you for your email. Your previous immigration record will be taken into account when assessing your work permit application. Assessment includes incentive to return and ties that will compel your return to your home country
Yes you are welcome to apply anytime."

Regards
Visa Section | Section de Visa
Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada


I mean, the Officers always says welcome to apply, but is there big chance I will get refused (again)? Am I still eligible for working permit?
Please help me, so I can be ready for the worst. Thank you!!!

 

[scylla]

You are eligible to apply.

However there is certainly a good chance you will be refused as a result of your US asylum case. To be approved for a work visa, you must demonstrate that you will return home once your period of employment in Canada has been completed. Your failed asylum case demonstrates that you have low ties to your home country and CIC may see you as an overstay risk. The failed Canadian visit visa application doesn't help the situation.

All you can do is apply and hope for the best.

 

[achien]

Thank you for answering.

well.. when I applied asylum back in USA, i was 18 years old, and i even didnt know what asylum is. then it becomes my mess til i dont know when.
Yes.. I have a proof I will be back to my country. I will try my best to satisfy the Canadian Officer.
I just hope the best.. but still I have BIG worry in my head.