Work permit extension by employee

[xplen]

Please gurus, having completed a year course in Canada and have obtained a year work permit, can one renew this work permit before the expiration date as he's still working? If yes, how many years can one get?

Thanks

 

[scylla]

Your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA in order for you to be able to extend your work permit.

To obtain an approved LMIA, your employer will need to advertise your job for at least one month to prove no Canadian could be hired for the role. Your employer will then need to submit the LMIA application for processing, including a $1,000 fee. The processing of the LMIA application can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to complete. If the LMIA is approved (not all are), you then apply for a closed work permit tied to that specific employer.

How long the work permit will be will depend on a few things. But expect a year or two years.

Note that it tends to be very difficult to find employers willing to go through the LMIA process because of the paperwork and money it takes.

 

[xplen]

Thanks for the response.

But do the employer have to go through the whole LMIA process knowing you joined the company having a work permit? I was told by a friend that one only needs his letter of employment to renew his work permit and the company need not go through that process.

I am a bit confused here

 

[scylla]

Thanks for the response.

But do the employer have to go through the whole LMIA process knowing you joined the company having a work permit? I was told by a friend that one only needs his letter of employment to renew his work permit and the company need not go through that process.

I am a bit confused here

Yes - your employer would absolutely have to go through the whole LMIA process.

Your friend is wrong.

 

[xplen]

Thanks, really appreciate.

 

[fredde587]

Yes - your employer would absolutely have to go through the whole LMIA process.

Your friend is wrong.

Like you say its a very costly process, we have applied 4 times and been rejected for silly reasons so thats why i decided i will apply for a study permit instead.

 

[Ashik123]

Here's full detailed explanation of LMIA from CIC website:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-permit.asp

Hope it helps !