After a Permanent Residence Refusal, Applied for a Work Permit with Support from a New Employer｜Client F
Date Posted:July 24, 2015
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
After an immigration application as a hairdresser under the PNP Skilled Worker category was refused, this client changed jobs, and the new workplace asked Shiraishi VisaJP Canada to handle a work permit application. Despite changes to the LMIA application forms and longer processing times, we responded quickly, and the work permit was obtained in approximately 7 months.
The LMIA processing took longer than expected, but the review itself went smoothly.
Work Permit
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Working Holiday Visa → Work Permit
Vancouver, BC → Japan
Approximately 7 months
Key Points from the Consultant
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Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. After earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, she worked for six years in New York as a marketing consultant at a major travel agency, while also studying in an MBA program at the City University of New York. After returning to Japan, she managed the visa center of the same travel company, handling various international visa applications for foreign clients.
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
The Canadian-owned hair salon where I worked during my working holiday sponsored me, and I applied for immigration as a hairdresser under the PNP Skilled Worker category, but the application was refused. Since I had received a two-year work permit while the application was in process, I kept working there after the refusal, but then the salon closed.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
I immediately started looking for work and was able to get a job offer from a Japanese hair salon in Vancouver, so I applied for a work permit. During processing, the LMIA application forms changed and the processing time grew longer, but each time my consultant responded quickly.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
From receiving the job offer until getting my visa, I waited in Japan. Not much information reaches you in Japan, so I had many worries and asked the consultant lots of questions, but they always responded quickly and answered carefully, so I was able to wait with peace of mind.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
For the sake of the employer who supported me and helped me get my visa, I want to work hard in Vancouver and aim to become a top-class stylist.
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