My company wants to sponsor me, but we don't know the process.

[volninja]

I'm a Japanese foreign national and I've been in Canada since May 2018. I have an open work permit valid for one year until May 2019. I work in a Japanese restaurant in Toronto and I would like to continue working here. My company is willing to hire me again, but we don't know what the process is for applying for a work permit extension. Do I need a LMIA? Do I just apply for another open work permit?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I'm a Japanese foreign national and I've been in Canada since May 2018. I have an open work permit valid for one year until May 2019. I work in a Japanese restaurant in Toronto and I would like to continue working here. My company is willing to hire me again, but we don't know what the process is for applying for a work permit extension. Do I need a LMIA? Do I just apply for another open work permit?

Your employer needs an LMIA.

 

[volninja]

Your employer needs an LMIA.

I looked at the LMIA codes exemption codes and I'm not sure which one I would be suited for. I looked at the bilateral agreement between Japan and Canada and it appears that Japan only allows working holidays once for a maximum of twelve months. I had a old friend who came here to Toronto two years ago and was allowed to stay for two years... so I don't know how he did it...

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I looked at the LMIA codes exemption codes and I'm not sure which one I would be suited for. I looked at the bilateral agreement between Japan and Canada and it appears that Japan only allows working holidays once for a maximum of twelve months. I had a old friend who came here to Toronto two years ago and was allowed to stay for two years... so I don't know how he did it...

You aren't exempt. Your employer needs an LMIA.

 

[volninja]

You aren't exempt. Your employer needs an LMIA.

OK, I think I see now. I suppose I would fall under the temporary foreign worker in a low wage position. I understand. Thank you!

 

[scylla]

OK, I think I see now. I suppose I would fall under the temporary foreign worker in a low wage position. I understand. Thank you!

Recommend your employer start working on the LMIA immediately. It can easily be a 4-6 month process.

 

[canuck78]

Your employer may also reassess when he/she realizes the expense and uncertainty involved.

 

[scylla]

Your employer may also reassess when he/she realizes the expense and uncertainty involved.

Agreed with this. Truthfully it won't be up to the individual who has offered the job - it will be up to corporate HR. Corporate HR will most likely say no.