Refused work permit- Lack of assets

[vicky2507]

I was applying for a permanent residency as well, and since it was taking too long, I decided to apply in parallel to a temporary residency/temporar work permit since my new employer is waiting for me.

My temporary residence/work permit was refused because, as many young professionals in my country (Venezuela), I couldn´t show I had enough assets in Venezuela to prove that I was going to return after my temporary work was done. I decided to apply again attaching a letter explaining that my strong sense of commitment and intentions of respecting the terms and conditions of the temporary residence could be evaluated considering particular circumstances of my case such as: travel history (I studied 2 years in the US and returned to my country despite of its politica, social and economical conditions); my professional reputation with my former employers who could give me a job when I get back, my mon owns our house so I could live with her again when I return; right to reside in the European Community because my husband is european.

I hope this letter to clearly show that, despite I don´t have enough assets and financial ties to my country, I have better options than staying in canada illigaly if my permanent resident visa is refused

 

[Baloo]

OK so what are you asking?

If you have been refused once and nothing has changed you are likely to be refused again.

 

[vicky2507]

Yes my situation has not changed.

However I attached a letter explaining that I shouldn´t bee reduced to not owining 3 apartments and a shopping mall and they can not conclude that I will return to my country , regardless of what I have done with my life so far

I believe that the other officer didn´t pay attention to my documents and didn´t realize that there are things in my profile that can show that I won´t stay illegally in Canada. That´s what I explained in my letter: not only I have it easy to return because I am an engineer with a masters degree from the US and have good references from my former employers (which I attached). And if the economic and political situation in Venezuela turns ugly, I can also move to any industrialized country in Europe and legally work in any country of the EU because my husband is European (and also attahced my husband passport).

He or she should realize that I have better options that stay in an illigal status, hidding from the police and working in something different from what I studied

I just wonder if that letter could help and want to know what other people may think

 

[msb]

in conjunction with the provincial nomination, did the job require a Labour Market Opinion from the HRSDC and a contract with the employer? Did you have those documents as well when you applied at the embassy. normally you need to apply for the work permit and once that is approved they in turn will give you a temp resident visa. just trying to clarify the process you have taken...

 

[vicky2507]

When you have a provincial nomination you don´t require a LMO certificate as long as the province gives you a support letter stating that you are urgently required at the company and that you have the provincial nomination for permanent residency.

The embassy will issue the work permit and the temporal residency almost at the same time.

The embassy assess your professional profile and verifies that you have the qualifications for the job. Then they issue a letter that you will show at the port of entry and there they will give you the work permit

Once your professional profile is evaluated then the officer evaluates if you will leave canada after your visa expires and if you represent security or health risk to the country and will issue the visa

Both process are made by the same officer and are issued at the same time
Hope this clarifies your doubt

 

[jes_ON]

Vicky, it's worth a shot, esp. if you overlooked this detail the first time. It seems awfully strange that they would refuse a PNP work permit...

If there is ANY chance (unlikely I know) that your employer is assisting with relocation expenses, perhaps they would be willing to put something in writing that they would cover your return airfare in the even that you do not obtain permanent residency. LONG SHOT I know, but doesn't hurt to put it out there, esp. if they want you to start ASAP...

 

[vicky2507]

wow jes_ON that´s a great idea!!! thanks for that. I didn´t think about it!!! Anyway I already sent my application for the second time. I hope everything goes ok this time. If it doesn´t then I will definitely suggest that to my employer if I decide to apply for the 3rd time. I just hope it is not necessary

 

[msb]

i would suggest you still get your employer to write this now and send it to your current application, im sure you can give them more documents while it is being processed..

 

[aspire]

Vicky,

Reading your post gives me a lot of anxiety. We have almost the same situation, may be even worse for me as I am bringing with me my husband and my 15 year old son. I have a pending PR too. While waiting for my PR, I was able to secure a job offer from an employer in Canada. Employer had applied for LMO and was approved. My NOC is 3152, Registered Nurse. I am a Canadian Registered Nurse. I've been in Canada once to sit for the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination. I passed and i have the license now to work as a nurse in Canada. I am currently in Saudi Arabia and I will be filing my work visa application from here. In the Website of Canadian Embassy of Saudi Arabia, it did mention to submit bank statements for the past 6 months, but it never mentioned to submit proofs of properties back home. With the pending PR application, and for not having so many assets back home, will you think our workpermit visa application be refused? Can you give any advise as to the best thing to do with our case? Your reply will be highly appreciated.

 

[aspire]

Vicky,

By the way, I knew of a friend who went to Canada on a work visa with her husband and 2 kids as her dependents. Visa application went smooth. They were not even asked to show some proof of funds as the LMO and the job offer indicates salary offered is sufficient enough to support the whole family. I will be receiving the same salary as my friend. She is also a nurse. The only difference with our case is that we have a pending PR application, while my friend did not have during the time they filed for the work visa. Your comment will be valuable. Thank you.