Work permit extension without LMO

[arunjana]

Hello

I am an international student who studied for 1 year and got a 1 year post graduation work permit. Am currently residing in Glace Bay, NS and am working as a Customer Service Associate at a company here. I was looking forward to obtain a work permit extension through LMO.

But, CIC asked my company for the authorization to sponsor for my airfare and 1 year's medical expenses if anything happens to my job. So, my company said that it will not be possible.

I was also wondering of doing my studies so that I can get PR later but I wouldn't be able to do it under Canadian Experience class because I don't have the 1 year skilled work experience in NOC B (I only have 6 months of NOC B experience and the remaining in NOC C). So, PR under Canadian Experience class is not possible at this well

So, I was just wondering if there were any other ways in order to get my work permit extended or to survive in Canada. Please shed some light on me so that I can continue my stay here

Thanks,

Arun Janarthanan
arun_jana06@yahoo.co.in

 

[Leon]

You need a skilled job. If you have a skilled job, the employer is not responsible for your costs anymore. There are few opportunites for low skilled workers to immigrate.

You can apply for FSW category 3 after you've been in Canada for a year but you'd have to have at least one year skilled work experience in the past (not necessarily in Canada) and you'd have to make 67 points on the self-assessment.

If you get your job upgraded to a skilled job, you may be able to apply under PNP with your employers support or apply for CEC later.

You could also offer your employer that you will take care of the costs associated with airfare and one year insurance so your employer will not be paying it out of pocket but that is a band-aid solution. As a low skilled worker, you will not have the chance to get PR.