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Originally Posted by Jets4Life
I am obviously a Canadian citizen. I was born and raised in Canada. My girlfriend has been working in Canada for nearly 2 years. She is here as a TFW. However, her employer has really gave her the runaround, in terms of extending her LMO. She works at a fast food restaurant right now, and first brought up the issue of extending her LMO for another 2 years. Her employer sat on it for months, then informed her it was denied on Monday.
This is taking place in Alberta, where there is a huge shortage of workers in the industry. She is also trying for a caregiver position to stay in Canada. I was wondering how I could help her appeal, or help extend her stay in Canada since we want to live together. How can I help her appeal, or find a new LMO before it expires (September)? Would I need a lawyer? Is there anything I can do to sponsor her, as a Canadian citizen? Please help.
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Have you been following the immigration changes in the last few months? Every TFW is now being denied in the food services industry extensions on their permits / LMOs because of the moratorium Jason Kenney implemented. Though there were some updates last week.
But in all seriousness, since marriage is not an option, use the study program if you've got the $$$. If she enrolls in a valid education program and is a student, she can get a student visa to study. Tons of colleges take foreign students (Northern Lights in FSJ, Medicine hat College, to name a few, it doesn't have to the UofC).
Permanent residency for low skill TFWs (what she would be labelled as right now because of her job) is out of the question in Alberta, even with her education.
Consult an immigration lawyer as well, they would be in a much better position to offer you some additional options.