Temporary resident visa with work permit

[Janette]

Hello

I am from Finland originally but now in Toronto and my 6 months come up in May.
And I would want to apply work permit / temporary resident visa.
I have got security guard classes in May in here too and would love to start working.
What is my best option to do this so that I could success with this?


Thanks
Janette

 

[Riley Haas]

How long is the security guard course? If it is longer than 6 months you should apply for a study visa.
If not, you need to look for a job and get a job offer backed up by what is known as a Labour Market Impact Assessment (whch is the employer's responsibility) and then you can apply to change your status.

Hope this helps.

 

[Janette]

Thank you, I have done my class already 2014 but license not applied yet.

What would be my chances to get temporary resident permit as I have incomes from my country?

 

[Riley Haas]

You need both a job offer from an employer and an LMIA before you can apply for the work permit.

 

[Janette]

Thank you, how about only temporary resident permit? I have my Incomes from Finland which has helped me to be in Canada

 

[Riley Haas]

Well you cannot work on a temporary resident permit, so that doesn't really help you, unless you are okay with not working for a while longer.

 

[Janette]

Yes that would be ok. Most important thing is that I could stay.

 

[Riley Haas]

Here's the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/cpp-o-apply.asp