Hi,
I just joined the forums - though I have been ghosting around for a while and picked up some valuable information - thanks for that! But now I have a problem and I was hoping that maybe someone has some experience with this. To give you a quick summary:
- I applied for PR under the CEC in October 2014
- February 2015 I was informed that I am now in process
- My current work permit was LMO based (from 2014) and will expire March 20th, 2016
Since I was and am currently working in Quebec and I have to leave the province to advance my PR, I applied for a BOWP in December 2015 - back then the processing time was way lower (around 90 days).
- I found a new job in London, Ontario - great opportunity and nearly perfectly tailored for me and I signed a contract for April 4th, which would have been close enough within the original processing time - but since they are still working on the September applications and state the processing time is now 144 days ... I am scared beyond belief, that my permit will not be issued on time.
- I called the CIC - explained the situation and they tell me basically "Meeep - sorry, there is nothing we can do about this type of permit." No additional phone numbers, no appealing to anyone - plain nothing.
- Though he also told me one thing - and this is why I would like to know if anyone had any experience with it:
He told me that I could go to the border (if I am eligible - which I believe I am) and it would be at the border personnel's own discretion, if they would actually provide me with a work permit. He said that they could do it but also that since I already applied for a permit and since I am already in Canada - they might as well refuse.
Since I am a good 2 hours (without traffic) from the border - I was wondering if anyone can tell me if they have done this before and if they have had any kind of success.
I am really at my wits' end here and I am starting plummet down to desperation.
Any thoughts - advice - hints and experience would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I just joined the forums - though I have been ghosting around for a while and picked up some valuable information - thanks for that! But now I have a problem and I was hoping that maybe someone has some experience with this. To give you a quick summary:
- I applied for PR under the CEC in October 2014
- February 2015 I was informed that I am now in process
- My current work permit was LMO based (from 2014) and will expire March 20th, 2016
Since I was and am currently working in Quebec and I have to leave the province to advance my PR, I applied for a BOWP in December 2015 - back then the processing time was way lower (around 90 days).
- I found a new job in London, Ontario - great opportunity and nearly perfectly tailored for me and I signed a contract for April 4th, which would have been close enough within the original processing time - but since they are still working on the September applications and state the processing time is now 144 days ... I am scared beyond belief, that my permit will not be issued on time.
- I called the CIC - explained the situation and they tell me basically "Meeep - sorry, there is nothing we can do about this type of permit." No additional phone numbers, no appealing to anyone - plain nothing.
- Though he also told me one thing - and this is why I would like to know if anyone had any experience with it:
He told me that I could go to the border (if I am eligible - which I believe I am) and it would be at the border personnel's own discretion, if they would actually provide me with a work permit. He said that they could do it but also that since I already applied for a permit and since I am already in Canada - they might as well refuse.
Since I am a good 2 hours (without traffic) from the border - I was wondering if anyone can tell me if they have done this before and if they have had any kind of success.
I am really at my wits' end here and I am starting plummet down to desperation.
Any thoughts - advice - hints and experience would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.