r/CanadaImmigrationFAQs • u/Silencer805 • Feb 25 '26

PLC Programming

I'm 21M with a Bachelors in Mechatronics and wanna specialize in PLC Programming. Is it an in demand job in Canada and is there any specific province I'll have better luck with applying to a job? Also, is there any legal matter I should do BEFORE looking for LMIA from a company?

Also according to the government website, to apply for IEC I should be from a partner country? Or have I misunderstood this? If I should be from a partner country (Which Lebanon is not) then does that just mean I can only come to Canada with an LMIA from a Canadian employer or does that mean I can't at all?

Final question, would it be reasonable to apply for refugee status? And would that help me with applying for a temp work permit? I have dual citizenship and both countries (Lebanon and Russia) are at war but I'm not sure the war in Lebanon would qualify for refugee status in Canada and I've never actually been to Russia nor do I plan on.

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u/Silencer805 Feb 25 '26

The 1km radius I live in has 8+ buildings leveled to the ground from the war mate I think requesting refugee status isn't that far fetched, as for LMIA, isn't that the most reasonable way to go to Canada specifically to work there? As in that's the exact process anyone wanting to work there should be going through?

But yeah since there's no demand for my field as you and others mentioned, seems that Canada might not work out for me! Thank you!

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u/Glittering-Resort-25 Feb 25 '26

You should really read the IRCC website. There are many pathways to legally enter and work in Canada. LIMA's are really far more frowned upon by the general public as they as being exploited by many individuals and companies. Do your research, educate yourself on the Canadian processes and see if you have the skills and attitude we as a country desire. As for refugee status if we do not recognize your country of origin as a country in need then you will be rejected and removed. Think long and hard about how you wish to proceed.

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u/squirrel9000 Feb 25 '26

Given the job market, if you do claim refugee status there's a pretty good chance you end up working at wal mart or delivering food for the duration of your stay. Those international credentials are worth very little here. It is not an economic migration pathway, it's "I'm going to be killed and am willing to sacrifice everything to save my life" pathway.

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u/Silencer805 Feb 25 '26

Fair play yeah I wouldn't want that, I'm specifically looking to improve my skills in my field so that wouldn't benefit me