HI All,

Never posted before on this site but used it often. Thanks for all the helpful posts. I got a job offer from a Canadian company (presently working in the US). LMO has been approved, awaiting the WP and TRV approval. My employer had told they want to wait for atleast 1 year before applying for PR. Attorney said that waiting a year is mandatory for a positive PR. I, however have read you can apply for PR yourself if you have a work permit and offer. We also get extra points as my wife has a sister in Manitoba.

I have following questions:

1. Can I apply for PR myself as soon as I start my job?
2. Does employer applying for it helps?
3. Do I really need to wait for 1 year before applying for PR?
4. How long does it take for processing time approx in a case like this?

Thanks for all your help.

It is not always the case that candidates must wait for one year to apply, but that depends on numerous factors regarding the specific case. The employer may support the case through Arranged Employment, but it is the candidate that must apply; an employer cannot apply for PR for an employee.