Starting a company and sponsoring yourself?

[dpain250]

Hi all,

Currently working on a LMO exempt NAFTA closed work permit. I'm also working on a project on the side that my Canadian business partner Is going to incorporate, will this newly formed corporation (2 people) be able to sponsor me For a LMO exempt position (engineer)?

 

[zardoz]

Hi all,

Currently working on a LMO exempt NAFTA closed work permit. I'm also working on a project on the side that my Canadian business partner Is going to incorporate, will this newly formed corporation (2 people) be able to sponsor me For a LMO exempt position (engineer)?

Your question implies that you are currently working illegally outside the terms of your closed work permit.

 

[dpain250]

Not true, its nothing more than a hobby right now - not generating any income. At the moment I am only employed and receiving income via my primary employer as per my work permit.

 

[zardoz]

Not true, its nothing more than a hobby right now - not generating any income. At the moment I am only employed and receiving income via my primary employer as per my work permit.

The quantity of income is actually irrelevant and can be zero.

 

[scylla]

The quantity of income is actually irrelevant and can be zero.

The above is correct. Whether you are being paid is immaterial. I would tread extremely carefully since you're in violation of the terms of your work permit. If discovered, you'll be looking at a six month work permit ban.