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COPR - Can I work for anyone now?

crabbit

Member
Mar 21, 2016
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I just got my COPR! I guess I'm asking because I can't quite believe it yet, but someone has already approached me to see if I can take on some freelance work. I was on a closed work permit and only allowed to work for my employer. I just mailed off my COPR and photos in order to get my PR card today, and applied for a permanent SIN number a couple of days ago. Can I work for anyone now or do I need to wait until I get my PR card and permanent SIN number?
 

PMM

VIP Member
Jun 30, 2005
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Hi

I just got my COPR! I guess I'm asking because I can't quite believe it yet, but someone has already approached me to see if I can take on some freelance work. I was on a closed work permit and only allowed to work for my employer. I just mailed off my COPR and photos in order to get my PR card today, and applied for a permanent SIN number a couple of days ago. Can I work for anyone now or do I need to wait until I get my PR card and permanent SIN number?
1. You can work for anybody that you wish.
 

Mesad

Hero Member
Feb 8, 2015
321
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I just got my COPR! I guess I'm asking because I can't quite believe it yet, but someone has already approached me to see if I can take on some freelance work. I was on a closed work permit and only allowed to work for my employer. I just mailed off my COPR and photos in order to get my PR card today, and applied for a permanent SIN number a couple of days ago. Can I work for anyone now or do I need to wait until I get my PR card and permanent SIN number?

congrats buddy, you deserve it
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
55,684
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I just got my COPR! I guess I'm asking because I can't quite believe it yet, but someone has already approached me to see if I can take on some freelance work. I was on a closed work permit and only allowed to work for my employer. I just mailed off my COPR and photos in order to get my PR card today, and applied for a permanent SIN number a couple of days ago. Can I work for anyone now or do I need to wait until I get my PR card and permanent SIN number?
Did you get virtual landing? That will allow you to work for anyone. Just a COPR will not.