Extend Stay as a Worker while I await PR - Open Work Permit

[joec19]

I am presently working in Canada on a work permit while I await my PR. I am looking into extending my stay as a worker under an open work permit. My question is on the application form, which do I select?

An extension of a work permit with the same employer
A work permit with a new employer
Restoration of your status as a worker
An initial or an extension of a temporary resident permit

Appreciate any insight you can provide.

Thanks

 

[sammo034]

Did you find out an answer for this situation? I am in the same situation now.

Thanks

 

[mitali]

I am presently working in Canada on a work permit while I await my PR. I am looking into extending my stay as a worker under an open work permit. My question is on the application form, which do I select?

An extension of a work permit with the same employer - If your CURRENT employer has agreed to employ you and has applied and received LMO for you.

A work permit with a new employer- If your employer is going to be a NEW one and has agreed to employ you and has a POSITIVE LMO approved by HRSDC for you.

In case the above has not been done then you cannot apply for an Extension of your WP. But you may extend your stay as a VISITOR to maintain a legal status while you await for PR. You cannot work while you are holding a Visitor status.

Restoration of your status as a worker - Not applicable to you for now. But if are without status for 90 days then before the 90 day period ends you should apply for Restoration of status.

An initial or an extension of a temporary resident permit.

Appreciate any insight you can provide.

Thanks

Please consider to apply for the BRIDGING WORK PERMIT :

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2012-12-17.asp


Ask more questions on this thread:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/bridging-open-work-permit-dec-2012-onwards-t130296.75.html

Mitali

 

[canadahelper]

Bridging Work permit is a good option. Obtaining LMO nowadays is not a easy task.