Do I need an LMIA to extend IEC Open Work Permit?

[Darzypanage]

Hello and Greetings, here are my current details:

Irish citizen - 36 years old - 37 in May 2019
I came to Canada on an IEC Working holiday OPEN PERMIT in summer 2017.

So I have been able to work in whatever jobs I have chosen.
I have been in Canada nearly 2 years, and approaching the end of my 2 year Working Holiday permit.

My questions are -
Can I extend this working permit with just a valid job offer?
- or do I need an LMIA, bearing in mind its an open work permit?

I've tried getting the information on CiC, and been through everything there.
I can't find the answer regarding extending an Open work permit.

Does anybody know if I can extend this work permit and visa with just a valid job offer?
Or is it even possible if I get an LMIA? Preference is obviously to extend the work permit without the LMIA.

Thanks for reading, and please let me know if anything I've written isn't clear.

 

[zardoz]

Hello and Greetings, here are my current details:

Irish citizen - 36 years old - 37 in May 2019
I came to Canada on an IEC Working holiday OPEN PERMIT in summer 2017.

So I have been able to work in whatever jobs I have chosen.
I have been in Canada nearly 2 years, and approaching the end of my 2 year Working Holiday permit.

My questions are -
Can I extend this working permit with just a valid job offer?
- or do I need an LMIA, bearing in mind its an open work permit?

I've tried getting the information on CiC, and been through everything there.
I can't find the answer regarding extending an Open work permit.

Does anybody know if I can extend this work permit and visa with just a valid job offer?
Or is it even possible if I get an LMIA? Preference is obviously to extend the work permit without the LMIA.

Thanks for reading, and please let me know if anything I've written isn't clear.

IEC is non-extendable. You will need a brand new closed work permit, supported by a valid LMIA.

 

[scylla]

Hello and Greetings, here are my current details:

Irish citizen - 36 years old - 37 in May 2019
I came to Canada on an IEC Working holiday OPEN PERMIT in summer 2017.

So I have been able to work in whatever jobs I have chosen.
I have been in Canada nearly 2 years, and approaching the end of my 2 year Working Holiday permit.

My questions are -
Can I extend this working permit with just a valid job offer?
- or do I need an LMIA, bearing in mind its an open work permit?

I've tried getting the information on CiC, and been through everything there.
I can't find the answer regarding extending an Open work permit.

Does anybody know if I can extend this work permit and visa with just a valid job offer?
Or is it even possible if I get an LMIA? Preference is obviously to extend the work permit without the LMIA.

Thanks for reading, and please let me know if anything I've written isn't clear.

A job offer isn't enough to continue working. Your employer would need to obtain an approved LMIA so that you can apply for a closed work permit. The IEC itself cannot be extended - you would apply for a closed work permit once you have the approved LMIA.

 

[Darzypanage]

Ok, thank you both for the quick reply.

I guess then, if I can get an LMIA, it will need to be in one of the NOC categories.

Can it be in any of these categories?
For example if I get a job in the NOC category of 'B', will I be able to apply for an LMIA?

Thanks again

 

[scylla]

Ok, thank you both for the quick reply.

I guess then, if I can get an LMIA, it will need to be in one of the NOC categories.

Can it be in any of these categories?
For example if I get a job in the NOC category of 'B', will I be able to apply for an LMIA?

Thanks again

An employer can apply for an LMIA for any job / NOC. The skill level isn't relevant. They key is ensuring your employer meets the advertising requirements before they apply for the LMIA (they must advertise the job on at least three different sites that meet the LMIA requirements for at least a month) and demonstrating that no Canadian could be found for the role. It can easily take 4-6 months to get through the LMIA process - so suggest your employer start now.

 

[Darzypanage]

An employer can apply for an LMIA for any job / NOC. The skill level isn't relevant. They key is ensuring your employer meets the advertising requirements before they apply for the LMIA (they must advertise the job on at least three different sites that meet the LMIA requirements for at least a month) and demonstrating that no Canadian could be found for the role. It can easily take 4-6 months to get through the LMIA process - so suggest your employer start now.

Thanks a lot for your reply.

I'm a lot clearer on the subject Now.