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[laurie.santiago2007@gmail]

Hi Everyone,
I got a job offer in CA around 7/4 for 8/8/22. The employer didn't mention the process with IRCC or the Labor Assessment Report. I just sent my working permit application in but I guess it was ridiculous to expect it to be approved prior to my start date. I already put a deposit for housing. What do people normally do? Do they usually have an open permit prior to looking for work or does the employer usually help? I currently live in NYS. Just Curious...

 

[Jazzed]

Before applying for a Work Permit, in most cases, you need to qualify for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

However under USMCA, removes the need for a LMIA for all those covered, and eases the entire entry process.
Basic Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the US or Mexico
• Must have a job offer in one of the sixty NAFTA occupations
• Must have the qualifications for the occupation specified in the NAFTA agreement.

So depending on your situation you may not need the LMIA. Otherwise that's a missing piece and the processing times are longer than a month either way.

 

[scylla]

Hi Everyone,
I got a job offer in CA around 7/4 for 8/8/22. The employer didn't mention the process with IRCC or the Labor Assessment Report. I just sent my working permit application in but I guess it was ridiculous to expect it to be approved prior to my start date. I already put a deposit for housing. What do people normally do? Do they usually have an open permit prior to looking for work or does the employer usually help? I currently live in NYS. Just Curious...

Does your occupation fall under CUSMA? If so, then you can get a work permit at the border without needing an approved LMIA (and with supporting paperwork from your employer). What's the occupation of your job offer?

 

[canuck78]

Hi Everyone,
I got a job offer in CA around 7/4 for 8/8/22. The employer didn't mention the process with IRCC or the Labor Assessment Report. I just sent my working permit application in but I guess it was ridiculous to expect it to be approved prior to my start date. I already put a deposit for housing. What do people normally do? Do they usually have an open permit prior to looking for work or does the employer usually help? I currently live in NYS. Just Curious...

How did you get this job? Unfortunately we see a lot of scams when it comes to employment in Canada.