Returning to Japan Amid a Lengthening LMIA Review, and Getting Back to Work Sooner Than by Waiting in Canada｜Mr. K
Date Posted:April 28, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Shiraishi VisaJP Canada supports LMIA-based work permit applications, including cases where a lengthening LMIA review forces a change of plan. In this case, we share the story of Mr. K, who returned to Japan temporarily when his maintained status ran out, and obtained his work permit and resumed work faster than if he had waited in Canada.
Despite how busy she was, she replied carefully every single time, which helped settle my mind at least a little.
LMIA Work Permit
Web Developer
LMIA Work Permit (Same Employer)
Greater Vancouver Area, then temporarily back in Japan
8 months (LMIA review)
Key Points from the Consultant
Because Mr. K already held a work permit with the same employer, we filed so that he could keep working while waiting. However, with LMIA reviews currently running long, his maintained status expired mid-review and he had to return to Japan.
There are many others in the same situation as Mr. K. Because it is difficult to predict how long government reviews will take, it is always necessary to be prepared, but I know the worry and anxiety are hard to shake for everyone concerned.
Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. Worked in tour planning and led international tours at a major travel agency, visiting dozens of countries. After immigrating to Canada in 2003, she worked at a software company in Montreal focusing on the Japanese market. She studied Immigration Consulting at Vanier College and became a licensed immigration consultant. Wanting to support the Japanese community more actively, she relocated to Vancouver where she currently resides and works.
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I had felt that Japanese culture did not really suit me. I thought that in a different cultural setting I might be able to live more as myself, and that led me to decide on moving to Canada.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
A colleague at my workplace had already signed with Shiraishi VisaJP Canada, and that was a major push for me.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
Unexpected developments kept coming, including an LMIA review that ran longer than usual, and I was so anxious that I sent Ms. Sakurai all sorts of questions by email. Despite how busy she was, she replied carefully every single time, which helped settle my mind at least a little.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
It was support I could leave in their hands with confidence. If I run into trouble with a visa or a procedure again in the future, I would very much like to use them once more.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
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