@weedlover9,
I wouldn't like to disappoint you but I think if you asked to seniors, you'll maybe get more effective answers... because this thread's members applied after
MI5 appeared and are still waiting PER/2nd AOR.
Below is just my poor opinion... (please forgive me if I have misunderstanding and this post is silly one) ;
Firstly, if you can apply to extend your TRV, it's best. However, if you can't extend your TRV, and unfortunately can't get PR by next year, you can consider to apply under new CEC stream.
From January 2013, CEC will be open for people with 1 year experience working in Canada. Details can be shown the other thread titled
* NEW FSW Points Criteria Announced & NEW Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) *. According to CIC Help Centre, you can apply under CEC from your home country, and you can apply under CEC without withdrawing your current application.
(Ref : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=389&t=6, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=391&t=6)
You may be eligible under new Federal Skilled Trade Stream (FST). It will be for NOC B workers such as Chefs and Cooks (
NOC Minor Group 632) like you. CIC announced that they accept applications under FST from 2nd January 2013.
(Ref : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-10.asp)
Secondly, I think you still have a possibility even if your PR won't come within this year.
In my friends' case;
- His work permit expired after he's applied under SFW category 2010. So he went back to his home country. His office is buffalo -> Ottawa. Currently, he is still waiting PPR... but he got MR, he isn't rejected.
- (Other friend's case) His work permit expired after he's applied under SFW category 2008. So he had had TRV but it also expired before his PR coming. When he asked to Service Canada, an officer answered he can stay in Canada without TRV till PR coming. I don't know where his VO is.
Additionally, the other thread titled
AEO Going to be Expire, Still waiting for PR Visas is probably help you. It isn't the same as your case but seems similar. You might ask your employer to get AEO even if s/he don't intend to get new LMO.
Fingers crossed for you!
@Futurecanada,
If your "AEO" means "Arranged Employment
Offer", it should be match
the requirements for a valid offer of employment.
Otherwise, according to HRSDC website, if your employer plans to hire you as a skilled worker, and at the same time, strengthen your application for permanent immigration to Canada, your employer can choose to AEO (
Arranged Employment Opinon from HRSDC) or LMO (Labour market opinion). It must be match with employee's existing job (if you have no experience, your employer can't get a positive AEO).
Btw, (maybe you know,) only "Arranged Employment with LMO" will be available from next year. CIC announced that it's because they found many disguised things on positive AEO.