Switching company

[Questions234]

Hi all.

I'm currently on a sponsored visa after transferring from Australia to Canada with the same company but would like any advice as to how easy/hard it is to move to a new employer? I'm originally from the UK having moved with the same company UK-AUS.

I've found that I'm vastly underpaid and would like some advice if I could move to a new employer and get sponsored by them? I've been informed that this is very difficult but that was by my current employer before moving.

I transferred inter company in a managerial capacity and have not been in the country long enough to apply for PR.

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[scylla]

The process is quite involved.

If you wish to switch companies you will first have to find a new employer in Canada who is willing to offer you a full time job. That employer will then have to apply for and obtain an approved LMIA (permission to hire you). If the LMIA is approved, you can then apply for a new closed work permit tied to that specific employer.

In order for your new employer to obtain an approved LMIA, they must first advertise the job for a month to prove no Canadian could be found for the role. They must then pay a $1K processing fee and submit the application for processing. Processing can take anywhere from 6 to 16+ weeks.