Immigration Services
Have you secured a job offer through an LMIA or gained skilled work experience on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)? If you’re currently living or working in Mississauga, this is your golden opportunity to apply for Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada.
At Cosmic Immigration Services, based in Mississauga, Ontario, we specialize in helping foreign workers and international graduates transition smoothly from temporary status to becoming permanent residents. With in-depth knowledge of IRCC’s 2025 updates, our team crafts personalized PR strategies that align with your work permit type, experience, and future goals — all with a local focus on Mississauga pathways and employers.
Whether you’re working for a Mississauga employer under an LMIA-based job or graduated from a college or university and hold a PGWP, there are multiple PR options available. The key is choosing the right one, timing your application properly, and submitting perfect documentation.
If you’re working in Mississauga on an LMIA-based job offer, it not only adds valuable experience to your profile but also boosts your CRS score and opens Provincial Nominee options.
After 1 year of full-time skilled work in Canada (NOC TEER 0–3), you can apply under CEC.
Your LMIA job gives you the work experience required.
IRCC typically processes CEC applications in 6 months or less.
If you have prior foreign work experience and are now working in Mississauga under an LMIA job, you may qualify for FSW.
LMIA job offers boost your CRS score by 50–200 points depending on NOC level.
Ontario prioritizes skilled workers with LMIA-backed job offers in cities like Mississauga.
A provincial nomination gives you 600 CRS points, guaranteeing an ITA.
If you’ve graduated from a Canadian college or university and are working in Mississauga under a PGWP, you’re in a strong position to apply for PR.
Requires 12 months (1,560 hours) of full-time skilled work (NOC TEER 0–3).
PGWP lets you gain this experience — no LMIA needed.
IRCC 2025 Note: Ensure full-time status during study and work.
Ontario has dedicated PR pathways for graduates, with a focus on Mississauga-based workers in tech, healthcare, and trades.
Some streams require job offers; PGWP experience counts.
If your PGWP job was in a nearby rural area or in Atlantic provinces, you may be eligible for simplified PR programs.
To transition from LMIA or PGWP to PR in Mississauga, prepare the following:
Valid LMIA or PGWP
Proof of employment (reference letters, pay slips, NOAs)
IELTS or CELPIP test results
ECA Report (for FSW)
Express Entry profile
PNP nomination (if applicable)
Medical exam & police clearance
➡️ Cosmic Immigration Services offers a custom checklist and full documentation support tailored to your case.
Start tracking your work hours from day one of your LMIA or PGWP.
Apply for Express Entry after 12 months of skilled work.
If your permit is expiring, we help you apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) to stay legal in Mississauga.
We’re your local experts based in Mississauga, deeply familiar with regional opportunities, employer needs, and PNP trends.
We don’t just fill out forms — we strategically guide your entire journey to PR, rooted in local knowledge and national policy.
Whether you’re working on an LMIA-based job or building your experience on a PGWP, the next step is permanent residency in Mississauga — and we’ll walk it with you.
📌 Office: 7015 Tranmere Drive, Unit #19, Mississauga, ON L5S 1T7
📱 Call: +1-(905)-800-2700
🌐 Website: www.cosmicimmigration.com
📧 Email: info@cosmicimmigration.com
📅 Book your consultation today — and let Cosmic Immigration Services help you turn your job or education in Mississauga into a permanent Canadian future.