Originally Posted by wolstie

Also worthwhile to note is that out of Canada applications for PR based on PNP (i.e. sent to London Visa office) seem to be going through the system faster than those applications sent to Buffalo visa office from those already in Canada.

Originally Posted by smtt

Wow this is getting better and better, I'm so glad that I found this forum, thanks to everyone.

Originally Posted by wolstie

Some other things to remember about the Ontario PNP program:

• It is employer driven, so you'll have to coach the prospective employer in what to do. Put simply, imagine the first stage as being similar to applying for an LMO. However, the requirements regarding advertising etc don't apply.

Originally Posted by smtt

Thank you Wolstie, I have put all my research together to email to the employer, it seems relatively straight forward as long as they read through everything. Didn't know about the fee, but in all honestly, thats not too bad considering all the other costs.

Originally Posted by wolstie

Great, point them in the direction of this:

http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/...EMPLOYERS.html

There are some requirements on the part of the employer though with regards to turnover etc (that I don't think would apply in a normal LMO application), so if it is a (for example) small family run company with not great revenue, they may struggle to get accepted.

Best of luck.

Originally Posted by AmyDavid

No for Ontario you do not have to be working in Canada to be eligible. You don't need to use the TWP option that would be available to you once you receive nomination from them - the idea was that you would receive PR alot faster than if you went the FSW route - therefore not having to wait 12 - 18 months to get out here and start working for the employer.