Immigration Forum / Canada / July 2008

I entered Canada in June 2006 on a 2-year work permit issued at New
Delhi to work as a postdoctoral fellow at a University in Ontario. At
that time, I was in the process of completing my PhD in UK. However, I
did not have a PhD degree in hand as my examination was pending. I was
told by CIC New Delhi that I need a LMO. My employer sought the LMO
and a positive LMO was issued. I got a two-year work permit and TRV
and joined my job here in Canada.

In March 2008, my employer extended my postdoctoral fellowship by one
more year until June 2009. In the meantime, in July 2007 I received my
PhD from the UK. Since the just the examination was pending I went
back to UK for a week, gave the exam, and got the degree.

I applied to CPC, Vegreville in April 2008 to extend my work permit by
one year. My employer did not seek or submit a new LMO as postdoctoral
fellows are LMO exempt provided they have a PhD degree in hand – which
I have now. However, I still received a phone call from CPC,
Vegreville that I need a LMO. My boss has written to them explaining
the situation.

I am concerned that they may not get back to my boss and just reject
my application. What should I do?

Thanks for all your help.