PR while on Closed Work Permit

[Deija]

I’m in the process of applying for a Closed Work Permit through my employer - I am currently on a PGWP set to expire within a few months. We will be applying for a 2 year permit/extension.

I know a closed work permit essentially limits me to work for said employer only, especially if I have no other status in Canada. However, if I am granted a nomination or ITA and I am successful with receiving Permanent Residency (while on the Closed Work Permit) am I obligated to complete the permit with that employer?
Are there legal implications to not doing so etc ?

 

[Naturgrl]

I’m in the process of applying for a Closed Work Permit through my employer - I am currently on a PGWP set to expire within a few months. We will be applying for a 2 year permit/extension.

I know a closed work permit essentially limits me to work for said employer only, especially if I have no other status in Canada. However, if I am granted a nomination or ITA and I am successful with receiving Permanent Residency (while on the Closed Work Permit) am I obligated to complete the permit with that employer?
Are there legal implications to not doing so etc ?

So you have an approved LMIA with employer (they paid the $1K) and applied for WP. With approved LMIA, are you counting the 50 points for profile? If so, you want to remain with employer until PR.

 

[Deija]

So the question isn’t IF to remain with employer…
I’m simply trying to understand if there are implications or if I am required to stay with that employer AFTER receiving PR.
Through the mobility programme we weren’t required to submit an LMIA with our application.

 

[Naturgrl]

So the question isn’t IF to remain with employer…
I’m simply trying to understand if there are implications or if I am required to stay with that employer AFTER receiving PR.
Through the mobility programme we weren’t required to submit an LMIA with our application.

If you are not getting points for a job offer/LMIA exemption then no need to stay during processing. Which mobility program because all require a LMIA or LMIA exemption? If LMIA exemption, employer would have been approved for it so you can apply for a closed work permit.

 

[canuck78]

Once you have PR you are free to work for anyone. Securing PR may take a long time though due to the large volume of people all trying to secure PR so would be prepared to work for your current employer for quite a while.