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wpp
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 Posted - December 18 2008 : 13:32:53
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Hi everyone
I want to apply for WP as a clergy or religious worker. I read on cic website that I don't need a WP as a clergy and as a religious worker I do need a WP but no need of LMO.
I want to know...
1) Is there any difference between a regular WP Visa and the above mentioned Visa/WP.
2) Is there any disadvantages or limitations of this type of WP/Visa?
3) Can I bring my spouse with me?
4) Can I apply for immigration after one year working as clergy or religious worker?
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wpp
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Posted - January 06 2009 : 21:11:19
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Senior members PMM, rshree and others Please someone reply me
what is difference between R1 and WP. |
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PMM
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Posted - January 07 2009 : 00:56:30
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Hi
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Originally posted by wpp
Hi everyone
I want to apply for WP as a clergy or religious worker. I read on cic website that I don't need a WP as a clergy and as a religious worker I do need a WP but no need of LMO.
I want to know...
1) Is there any difference between a regular WP Visa and the above mentioned Visa/WP.
2) Is there any disadvantages or limitations of this type of WP/Visa?
3) Can I bring my spouse with me?
4) Can I apply for immigration after one year working as clergy or religious worker?
Regards
If you apply as a Clergy you don't get a work permit and so your spouse cannot work. You can ask the employer to obtain an LMO and only then would a work permit be issued rather than a visitor record. Start your reading at page 22 http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/fw/fw01e.pdf
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wpp
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Posted - January 07 2009 : 12:03:50
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Thankyou PMM it was very helpful. pls tell me one more thing
Can I apply for immigration after one year? |
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PMM
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Posted - January 07 2009 : 14:57:59
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quote:
Originally posted by wpp
Thankyou PMM it was very helpful. pls tell me one more thing
Can I apply for immigration after one year?
Yes, if you receive a work permit and the employer states that they will employ you permanently.
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wpp
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Posted - January 14 2009 : 11:00:47
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Thank you PMM. I went through the whole manual. It was really informative and cleared many confusions. However, some paragraphs are not clear to me. Please help me understanding them.
Q 1. What is R200(1), R200(1)(c)(i) and (ii)?
If a foreign national who is normally authorized to work under R186(l) applies to a mission or a
POE for a work permit, the application must be considered under R200(1).
In the case of religious workers, who are not described in R200(1)(c)(i) and (ii), the work permit
application must be accompanied by an LMO. There is no exemption from the LMO requirement
in these cases. The LMO exemption R205(a) (Canadian interests C10) does not apply in these
cases. Please consult section 5.29 for more details on the use of R205(a). Page 23
Q 2. What does this paragraph mean? page 23.
The exemption described in R205(d) C50, applies to charitable or religious workers who are
carrying out duties for a Canadian religious or charitable organization. Therefore, it does not
apply to religious workers who are entering to preach doctrine or minister to a
congregation. See Section 5.38 for details. Page 23
Q 3. Any registered non-profit organization can apply for LMO or only a charitable (registered charity) can do this?
Q 4. How long after entering Canada can I apply for a work permit?
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PMM
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Posted - January 15 2009 : 15:05:16
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Hi
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Originally posted by wpp
PMM please reply
The R numbers are the Regulations http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/I-2.5/SOR-2002-227/index.html
The paragraph refers to religious workers who are NOT preaching doctrine who
Canadian interests
205. A work permit may be issued under section 200 to a foreign national who intends to perform work that
(a) would create or maintain significant social, cultural or economic benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
(b) would create or maintain reciprocal employment of Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada in other countries;
(c) is designated by the Minister as being work that can be performed by a foreign national on the basis of the following criteria, namely,
(i) the work is related to a research, educational or training program, or
(ii) limited access to the Canadian labour market is necessary for reasons of public policy relating to the competitiveness of Canada's academic institutions or economy; or
(d) is of a religious or charitable nature. The L'arche homes comes to mind.
If your religious employer can get an LMO for you, then you still have to apply outside Canada for the work permit.
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