From Work Permit to Permanent Residency: How Ahmed Made Canada His Home
When Ahmed stepped off the plane at Toronto Pearson International Airport, it was the first time he had ever seen snow. He had arrived from Egypt on a two-year Canadian work permit to join a tech start-up in downtown Toronto. For Ahmed, this was a career breakthrough, but he quickly realized he wanted more than just work experience. He wanted to make Canada his permanent home.
The Goal – From Temporary Status to Permanent Residency
Ahmed’s position in software development qualified under Canada’s skilled worker categories, but the pathway from a temporary work permit to Canadian permanent residency wasn’t simple. Immigration programs change frequently, each with its own eligibility criteria, points systems, and document requirements.
Ahmed knew about Express Entry, but he wasn’t sure if he had enough Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. He also had questions about whether his Canadian work experience would boost his score enough for an invitation to apply.
He started searching online for an immigration lawyer in Toronto who could guide him through the PR process, and that’s how he found Omulique Lawyers.
The First Consultation – Building a Clear PR Strategy
In his free consultation, Ahmed explained that his work permit was set to expire in 14 months. The Omulique Lawyers team reviewed his qualifications, work history, and language scores. They determined that he was a strong candidate for permanent residency through Express Entry under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), but his CRS score needed improvement to be competitive in the next draw.
The lawyer created a clear, step-by-step plan:
Take the IELTS General Training test again to raise his language score.
Get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for his degree from Egypt.
Gather detailed reference letters from his employer to prove skilled work experience.
Maintain valid work permit status while the PR application was in process.
The Application – Getting Every Detail Right
Over the next several months, Ahmed worked closely with Omulique Lawyers to compile a flawless Express Entry profile. The firm:
Verified all work experience met IRCC’s skilled occupation requirements
Prepared detailed letters of employment outlining job duties and hours worked
Ensured ECA and IELTS results were submitted on time
Strategically updated his Express Entry profile to reflect the higher language score, boosting his CRS points
Monitored draw scores and advised on the ideal moment to submit
Within four months, Ahmed received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. Omulique Lawyers then prepared his complete PR application, triple-checking every form and supporting document before submission.
The Result – A New Chapter in Canada
Nine months after his initial consultation, Ahmed’s permanent residency application was approved. He celebrated by calling his family in Cairo to tell them the news, and booked a trip to visit them as a permanent resident for the first time.
“Omulique Lawyers made a complicated process feel simple,” Ahmed said. “They knew exactly what I needed to do to qualify for PR, and they guided me every step of the way.”
Today, Ahmed still works in Toronto’s tech industry and is on track to apply for Canadian citizenship in a few years.
If you’re working in Canada and want to transition from a work permit to permanent residency, Omulique Lawyers can create a strategy tailored to your situation and guide you through every step. Contact us today for a free consultation at info@omulique.ca.
