From Studying in Canada to an LMIA-Based Work Permit as an Assistant Cook｜Ms. J
Date Posted:September 19, 2026
Last Updated:September 20, 2026
This case involves Ms. J, who moved from a study permit in Canada to an LMIA-based work permit as an assistant cook in the Greater Vancouver Area. With LMIA processing times running long, she faced a period after graduation during which she could not work, which was an anxious time. Shiraishi VisaJP Canada supported her consistently from the LMIA application through to the work permit application, and her work permit was approved five months after the process began.
The process was easy and straightforward, and I appreciated the helpful and professional service.
LMIA-Based Work Permit
Assistant Cook
Study Permit
Greater Vancouver Area
Five months
Customer Comments and Testimonials
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
Canada was not my dream country but, I’m so very happy and grateful that I come here. Opportunities are everywhere and I think I found it here.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
How you help and support your clients. You always answers the questions as early as you can, you never ignore emails and concerns.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
During the application process, Ms. Toko never stop on understanding my concerns. I feel restless during those times but she never stop on supporting me.
As for the approval, I’m so very happy that I almost cry, I think this is the best part. All thanks to the team of Visa JPcanada.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I found the experience of using your services very positive. The process was easy and straightforward, and I appreciated the helpful and professional service. Overall, I was very satisfied with my experience.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
Earn experiences and travel to collect more memories is always been a part of my future plans.
For those who are planning to move to Canada, if you decided to move you need to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
Additional Comments
All the hardships and waiting seasons will be paid of if you believe in yourself and in the power of praying. It will work and it will come into the right time.
LMIA processing times have been very long recently. Because the service agreement was completed just before the client graduated, it was not possible for her to continue working while waiting for a decision. In addition, as a citizen of a country whose nationals require a visa to enter Canada, returning home to wait would have carried its own risks. As a result, she was unable to work between graduation and the actual issuance of the work permit, and we are sure there were many anxious moments during that period. Whenever she shared a concern or sent us a question, we responded as closely and supportively as we were able to within the scope of what Shiraishi VisaJP Canada can do. In the end, the LMIA was processed relatively quickly by current standards, and the LMIA decision arrived in time for the work permit assessment. The application was therefore never refused, and she successfully received her work permit. Processing times are difficult to predict because they are affected by unemployment rates, but for the next application we would like to begin preparing as early as possible so that our clients can wait with far greater peace of mind.
Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. Worked as a registered dietitian in hospitals and other facilities. Moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2001 on a Working Holiday. Later utilized her professional background to obtain a work visa, then Canadian permanent residency as a skilled worker. Studied Oil and Gas Administration at a college in Alberta, then worked at a U.S.-based oil company. Later studied accounting and transitioned into an accounting role.
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