Move from skilled C to skilled B worker

[jimmygg92]

I'm currently on a one year Temporary Work Permit as a skilled C worker, which I got after a positive LMIA.
I've been doing some research and I found a skilled B position in which I think I could fit.
Few questions pop up:
- Would a year work experience be enough by itself to apply for a skilled B position?
- Certification/course comes to my mind as a possibility to improve my chances, but I'm no sure which certifications/courses have validity for Immigration Canada.
- Assuming I do find a valid certification, am I allowed to register even though I have a TW Permit?

The ultimate objective of all these questions is to start a PR application at some point.

 

[scylla]

I'm currently on a one year Temporary Work Permit as a skilled C worker.
I've been doing some research and I found a skilled B position in which I think I could fit.
Few questions pop up:
- Would a year work experience be enough by itself to apply for a skilled B position?
- Certification/course comes to my mind as a possibility to improve my chances, but I'm no sure which certifications/courses have validity for Immigration Canada.
- Assuming I do find a valid certification, am I allowed to register even though I have a TW Permit?

The ultimate objective of all these questions is to start a PR application at some point.

What kind of work permit do you hold now? This is probably the most important piece of information.

 

[jimmygg92]

What kind of work permit do you hold now? This is probably the most important piece of information.

Temporary Work Permit which I got through a LMIA.

 

[scylla]

Temporary Work Permit which I got through a LMIA.

In that case the biggest challenge will be getting a new approved LMIA. You have to apply for a new work permit if you want to change jobs. Before you can apply for a new work permit, your new employer has to obtain a new LMIA. This is typically a 4-6 month process.

If your new employer can obtain an approved LMIA, there shouldn't be any issues applying for the new work permit.

 

[jimmygg92]

Temporary Work Permit which I got through a LMIA.

Would Employer-Specific Work Permit be more accurate?

 

[jimmygg92]

In that case the biggest challenge will be getting a new approved LMIA. You have to apply for a new work permit if you want to change jobs. Before you can apply for a new work permit, your new employer has to obtain a new LMIA. This is typically a 4-6 month process.

If your new employer can obtain an approved LMIA, there shouldn't be any issues applying for the new work permit.

But what if in this new application I want to become a skilled B worker so I can apply for PR?

 

[scylla]

Would Employer-Specific Work Permit be more accurate?

Either term is fine.

Next and most important step is for your new employer to obtain an approved LMIA. You can't apply for anything until this happens.

 

[scylla]

But what if in this new application I want to become a skilled B worker so I can apply for PR?

LMIA is still needed.

 

[jimmygg92]

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Either term is fine.

Next and most important step is for your new employer to obtain an approved LMIA. You can't apply for anything until this happens.

Ok. In this new application he needs to ask for a skilled B worker, is that right? The main question is: what can I do to meet skilled B requirements when he applies?

 

[scylla]

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Ok. In this new application he needs to ask for a skilled B worker, is that right? The main question is: what can I do to meet skilled B requirements when he applies?

LMIAs are for a specific role. I would recommend that you read up about the process so that you understand what your employer will have to do:

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/high/requirements.html

Yes - you will need to show that you have either past work experience or education that qualifies you for the role. As part of the process, your employer will also need to advertise the job for at least a month following the instructions in the link above to prove no Canadian could be found for the role.