I was on a closed work permit, which expired on February 17, 2024, and I applied for a visitor record one day before the expiry of my work permit. As of December 13, 2024, I received a new positive LMIA from the same employer.
I am now planning to go for flagpoling to obtain a new work permit. Can anyone advise if this is a good step? I previously got my last work permit through flagpoling. However, my visitor record application is still pending, and I haven’t received a decision yet. I also have a valid visa stamp on my passport until 2032.
I was on a closed work permit, which expired on February 17, 2024, and I applied for a visitor record one day before the expiry of my work permit. As of December 13, 2024, I received a new positive LMIA from the same employer.
I am now planning to go for flagpoling to obtain a new work permit. Can anyone advise if this is a good step? I previously got my last work permit through flagpoling. However, my visitor record application is still pending, and I haven’t received a decision yet. I also have a valid visa stamp on my passport until 2032.
I recently received my VR (visitor record), and I hold a valid USA visitor visa. Can I travel to the USA for 2-3 days and then return? At the port of entry, can I apply for a work permit if I have a valid VR and a positive LMIA-backed job offer? My nationality is Indian.
I recently received my VR (visitor record), and I hold a valid USA visitor visa. Can I travel to the USA for 2-3 days and then return? At the port of entry, can I apply for a work permit if I have a valid VR and a positive LMIA-backed job offer? My nationality is Indian.
No, you cannot apply at POE. This is only for people from visa exempt countries. You only apply online outside of Canada. A VR is cancelled once you leave Canada. You need TRV to re-enter.
I recently received my VR (visitor record), and I hold a valid USA visitor visa. Can I travel to the USA for 2-3 days and then return? At the port of entry, can I apply for a work permit if I have a valid VR and a positive LMIA-backed job offer? My nationality is Indian.
Can I apply for a work permit from within Canada as if I were an outside-Canada applicant? can I leave the country and obtain the work permit at the Port of Entry (POE) following work permit approval?
Can I apply for a work permit from within Canada as if I were an outside-Canada applicant? can I leave the country and obtain the work permit at the Port of Entry (POE) following work permit approval?
I don't see how this would work since visa stamping needs to happen through the visa office outside of Canada and you will need to submit your physical passport for visa stamping. Sooner or later you have to be outside of Canada for a while to complete the process.
You can try. I can't tell you for sure if this will work or not. However what I can tell you is that visa stamping will need to take place outside of Canada.
It appears that you have been on a visitor record since last February and processing for WPs will likely take many months with no guarantee of success. Trying to remain in Canada for such a long period as a visitor may be problematic and also raises concerns about your willingness to return home after your temporary status expires. What is the NOC of the job?
May be very difficult to get an approved WP. You’ll have to wait and see. At a certain point your visitor record will not be renewed and there also may be concerns about how you are supporting yourself as a visitor for such a long period of time.
