From Studying in Canada to an LMIA Work Permit as a Cook｜Ms. K
Date Posted:July 30, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Ms. K first came to Canada as an international student. When her workplace offered to sponsor her, she asked Shiraishi VisaJP Canada to handle the LMIA work permit application, and was able to go through the process with peace of mind.
Whenever I sent a question by email, I received a reply right away, and my worries were resolved immediately.
LMIA Work Permit
Cook
Study permit → Visitor
Greater Vancouver
LMIA: just over 1 year / Work permit: same day (applied at the airport)
Key Points from the Consultant
Ms. K began the LMIA process with support from the workplace where she had been working on her study permit. As with many other cases, the review took more than a year, so she switched to visitor status and waited in Canada.
After the LMIA was approved, she made a short trip outside Canada, and her work permit was issued on the spot at airport immigration when she re-entered.
She waited patiently through the long processing period, and we are so glad the visa came through!
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 originally came to Canada to study, but I was drawn to how warm the people are and how much nature there is here, and I began to want to live in Canada long term. So I decided to apply for an LMIA work permit through the restaurant where I was working.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
When the restaurant I worked at started the LMIA application, I asked Shiraishi VisaJP Canada because the restaurant had worked with them for some time. The owner also told me that they always provide good support, so I felt reassured about entrusting the application to them.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
It took over a year for the application to be approved because of processing times at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, so it felt very long. Whenever I became anxious and sent a question by email, I received a reply right away, and my worries were resolved immediately.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I am very satisfied. When I apply for permanent residence in the future, I would definitely like to ask Shiraishi VisaJP Canada again.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
Canada is a wonderful place. On top of that, services such as help finding housing and visa support are well established here, so I think you can stay with peace of mind.
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