A Job Offer From a Working Holiday Connection While Visiting as a Tourist, Leading to an LMIA Work Permit｜Mr. I
Date Posted:April 30, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Shiraishi VisaJP Canada supports LMIA-based work permit applications, including cases that begin with a job offer from a former employer. In this case, we share the story of Mr. I, who received an offer through a connection from his working holiday days while visiting Canada as a tourist, and obtained a two-year work permit at the port of entry.
I had a sense of reassurance that it was unlikely to be refused.
LMIA Work Permit
Cook
Visitor, then returned to Japan
Japan
Approximately 8.5 months (LMIA review)
Key Points from the Consultant
Mr. I was in Canada as a tourist when, on the recommendation of a local employer, we began his LMIA application in March 2024.
LMIA reviews were extremely slow at that time, and he waited patiently in Japan. The LMIA was approved about eight months after filing, and he then travelled to Canada.
At immigration on arrival in Canada, a two-year work permit was issued the same day without issue. We wish Mr. I every success in Canada.
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 spent a year in Canada on a working holiday several years ago and had a wonderful time. Just as I was thinking I would probably never have the chance to come again, a connection came through and I was asked whether I would like to work in Canada once more, which led me to decide to move here.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
The owner of my workplace recommended Shiraishi VisaJP Canada, and I felt I could trust them, so I decided to ask them.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
There was no way to predict how long the LMIA and visa reviews would take, and the waiting period was longer than I had expected, so I was very anxious.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I was anxious during the review period, but I had a sense of reassurance that it was unlikely to be refused. Their email replies were also fast, which was another reassuring point.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
Because the road to the visa was long and full of anxiety, I want to enjoy my life in Canada from here to the fullest.
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