I have an H1, can I transfer it to a Canada Work Permit...?

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madurag@gmail.com - 04 Sep 2008 17:35 GMT

Hi All,

I am residing in US and currently holding an H1B. Recently, I was
offered to join a Canadian company but they want me to find out what's
the feasibility in converting my H1B to a Canadian work VISA. Is this
possible at all?

Thanks
Mint

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S P Arif Sahari Wibowo - 05 Sep 2008 03:24 GMT

> Recently, I was offered to join a Canadian company but they
> want me to find out what's the feasibility in converting my
> H1B to a Canadian work VISA. Is this possible at all?

No. The Canadian employer need to sponsor you for Canadian work
permit. Your H-1B will not help you in that process.

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madurag@gmail.com - 05 Sep 2008 04:35 GMT

> > Recently, I was offered to join a Canadian company but they
> > want me to find out what's the feasibility in converting my
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> Disclaimer: IANAL, IANALP, IANAMD, IANAMP, IANAAP
> my statements - if any - should be treated as such.

Thanks a lot for your quick response. I have a question though. When
you say they have to sponsor, do you mean they have to file a work
permit in Canadian Immigrations on behalf of me or can I do it by my
self? Thanks in advance.

Mint

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S P Arif Sahari Wibowo - 05 Sep 2008 14:17 GMT

> do you mean they have to file a work permit in Canadian
> Immigrations on behalf of me or can I do it by my self?

Normally, for you to get work permit, your future employer (not
you) need to have HRSDC confirmation (LMO) by proving that no
Canadian nor PR can fill the position (similar to LC for US
green card).

There are few exceptions to this rule, one of them for US
citizens getting professionals position, which is probably why
this particular position is open to US applicants, although in
this case the exception does not apply to you.

Read more here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/occspec.shtml

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I have an H1, can I transfer it to a Canada Work Permit...?