Re: Extension of SOWP in case I find an employement .....
fkl said:
You are most welcome.
1. It is a pretty complex thing and involves paying a fee (earlier was lower - recently proposed to be raised significantly) as well as proving to the government that they could not hire a Canadian for the particular position. Add to that the waiting times and uncertainty of approval and latter liabilities of bringing a temp foreign worker. Some of these could be relaxed a bit if you are already in Canada on another work permit and have worked for the same employer. But i can't say for sure to what level.
2. I don't know of any such provisions. The general thing is that if you have already applied for an extension (after getting LMO) BEFORE EXPIRY of your current wp, you can continue working till a decision is made which is implied status. The other possibilities are that you are eligible for some sort of PR program, have applied and gotten through first stage of approval and then apply for a Bridging open work permit.
Thanks a ton fkl. That's helpful. I am sorry I am raising another query here....
I can see a possibility of applying for PR under FSWP (I would be eligible from points standing) which I believe would be in full flow for this year and by the time I write ILETS and bring together other documentation, the quota for this year would be over.
So if I apply for PR in those circumstances, do I have any chance of being eligible for Bridge OWP ? What exactly is the meaning of 'getting through the first state of PR approval?'
I see less of a possibility of LMO so this seems to be only possible option.
After posting the above query, I read the below article on FSW 2014 for this year:
Applicants under the FSW program will be assessed according to the same criteria as 2013. Applicants are assessed on a points grid that takes into account important factors such as education, language skills, work experience, age, and adaptability to Canada. All applicants must meet minimum language requirements in either English or French.
In addition to skilled workers, the FSW program includes streams for PhD holders and individuals who have received eligible job offers from Canadian employers. A maximum of 500 PhD applicants will be accepted under the upcoming program. Applicants who hold valid job offers are not subject to any intake caps.
Does this mean that If I have a valid job offer (under SOWP), I can go ahead and apply for PR under FSW (by fulfilling the required criterion) and by the time my SOWP is about to expire, I would be eligible to get extension under Bridge OWP (hoping first stage of PR is done)........
goshhhhh...........that sounds very complex but seems logical........
fkl...... really need to your expert inputs...
Thanks again.
Caimi