extend work permit within Canada and pregnant

[Hummel40]

I am in the porcess of extending my workpermit. My employer offered me to stay for 2 more years. He has applied for a new LMIA, but we are still waiting for the approval. in the meanwhile I try to get everything else necessary ready. Now I have seen, that the processing time for approval of a workpermit from within Canada is at 103 days!!!! when I came here in 2022 I got it at the airport in no time.
My question now is: is there a faster way to get a new work permit? I know I can still work as long they don't deny the permit but I need a valid healtcard in the time as well because I am pregnant.

I am thankful for every help.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Don't worry, you can work until you get a decision for your extension.

 

[Hummel40]

Thanks, that I know. But I need a valid OHIP in that period as well. how can I manage that?

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Thanks, that I know. But I need a valid OHIP in that period as well. how can I manage that?

Here is a good one https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/ohip-while-on-implied-status.439130/

 

[canuck78]

I am in the porcess of extending my workpermit. My employer offered me to stay for 2 more years. He has applied for a new LMIA, but we are still waiting for the approval. in the meanwhile I try to get everything else necessary ready. Now I have seen, that the processing time for approval of a workpermit from within Canada is at 103 days!!!! when I came here in 2022 I got it at the airport in no time.
My question now is: is there a faster way to get a new work permit? I know I can still work as long they don't deny the permit but I need a valid healtcard in the time as well because I am pregnant.

I am thankful for every help.

How have you applied for an extension without a valid LMIA?

 

[Hummel40]

I haven't applied for a new work permit yet, because we are still waiting for the new LMIA's approval. When I say I am in the process of extending my work permit step one is to get a new LMIA

 

[Hummel40]

Here is a good one https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/ohip-while-on-implied-status.439130/

Thats not quiet my situation, but I will try that as well. Thank you so much!

 

[canuck78]

I haven't applied for a new work permit yet, because we are still waiting for the new LMIA's approval. When I say I am in the process of extending my work permit step one is to get a new LMIA

How long until your WP expires and when did your employer apply for the LMIA? What NOC?

 

[Hummel40]

WP expires 2024-08-02
NOC 80020
applied for LMIA 2024-06-28

My employer offered me long ago to extend my employment, I just checked, that I had to extend my wp 4 weeks before expiry, unfortunately, we did not know, that a new LMIA would be necessary as well. Thats way all is a bit late now.

 

[GandiBaat]

I am in the porcess of extending my workpermit. My employer offered me to stay for 2 more years. He has applied for a new LMIA, but we are still waiting for the approval. in the meanwhile I try to get everything else necessary ready. Now I have seen, that the processing time for approval of a workpermit from within Canada is at 103 days!!!! when I came here in 2022 I got it at the airport in no time.
My question now is: is there a faster way to get a new work permit? I know I can still work as long they don't deny the permit but I need a valid healtcard in the time as well because I am pregnant.

I am thankful for every help.

Did you look into flagpoling? I am not 100% sure but it may be an option. And before people say "its no lnger possible", it is. If you have a US visa, its even easier, just go for a day trip to usa. If you do not have, consult a RCIC or a lawyer if you should try it.

 

[scylla]

Did you look into flagpoling? I am not 100% sure but it may be an option. And before people say "its no lnger possible", it is. If you have a US visa, its even easier, just go for a day trip to usa. If you do not have, consult a RCIC or a lawyer if you should try it.

It's no longer possible to get a PGWP however OP isn't looking to get a PGWP.

An approved LMIA is necessary to flagpole and I think the OP is still waiting for that. So I don't think flagpoling is possible just yet. However may be an option once it's approved.

 

[canuck78]

Your ability to continue to receive OHIP will depend if/when you get LMIA. Looks like you may be employed at your parents’ farm and may be trained as an engineer. Your LMIA may face scrutiny because of your family relationship and background. Though to say because at the same time Canada needs genuine farm workers.

 

[Hummel40]

Did you look into flagpoling? I am not 100% sure but it may be an option. And before people say "its no lnger possible", it is. If you have a US visa, its even easier, just go for a day trip to usa. If you do not have, consult a RCIC or a lawyer if you should try it.

what exactly do you mean with flagpoling? is it like boarder hopping? I had a guess, that it could be an option to travel to US for a couple of days and come back and get a new work permit at the boarder.

 

[GandiBaat]

what exactly do you mean with flagpoling? is it like boarder hopping? I had a guess, that it could be an option to travel to US for a couple of days and come back and get a new work permit at the boarder.

Flag Polling means applying your immigration document at the border. You go there with all your documents and apply for a Work Permit. Its pretty common. I have done it in the past though my documentation was prep'ed up by the lawyers of my employer. Look if that can be done in your case. I have a funny feeling that it can be, once you get your LMIA that is. Ask a lawyer or RCIC. My documentation was pretty extensive and professional.

BTW, which passport do you have? If it is a German passport then your path will be even easier. Because you can enter US and Canada without a visa.

 

[Hummel40]

Hi folks, just wanted to share the end (for now) of the story:

The LMIA was approved and I applied for a new work permit the same day. Next day I got a letter from the Government of Canada saying that the received my application and that I can work for 180day under the same conditions as shown in my old wp. That letter was enough for Service Ontario to give me a new health card that's valid til January 2025.