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    Closed work permit - laid off - remote set-employed work.

    Thanks for your reply. Can you please clarify your suggestion based on taxes? I think taxes is baed on residency, could be different from immigration law. For example, if a foreign workers works in Canada for 1 month, then he/she might not have pay taxes in Canada as the duration is much lower...
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    Closed work permit - laid off - self-employment (contract) for foreign company allowed?

    Hi, Thanks for your response. Can you please clarify why would I not qualify for OINP? I am not applying for OINP Job Offer stream, but I am still hopeful for OINP Express Entry under STEM category. Would I be ineligible for the later as well? If yes, can you please provide references?
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    Closed work permit - laid off - self-employment (contract) for foreign company allowed?

    Hi All, I am currently on a closed work permit (ITC - LMIA exempt) and got laid off. Now I have an opportunity to be self-employed and work on contract (not full-time employment) with a company in my home country. Can I do this work? Can you also share any relevant official link that addresses...
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    Closed work permit - laid off - remote set-employed work.

    Hi All, I am currently on a closed work permit (ITC - LMIA exempt) and got laid off. Now I have an opportunity to be self-employed and work on contract (not full-time employment) with a company in my home country. Can I do this work? Can you also share any relevant official link that addresses...
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    Is additional income besides a closed work permit allowed?

    Hi, am in similar situation. I was on a close work permit and got laid off. Now I have an opportunity to be self employed and work on contract (not full-time employment) with a company in my home country. Can I do this work? Can you also share any relevant official link that addresses this...
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    URGENT HELP PLEASE! Closed work permit laid off.

    No, not PNP. Was intra-company transfer.
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    URGENT HELP PLEASE! Closed work permit laid off.

    I am on a closed work permit. I received ITA and I had claimed points for job offer, without the job offer points I would not cross the round cut off. Now I am terminated and my last working day is June 23rd. I received the termination letter on 10th June. I have the valid job offer letter from...
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    Primary spouse laid off from work. Eligibility of SOWP spouse for Ontario Nomination Program.

    Thanks for your reply. Yes, she is with a major bank. So for OINP nomination the bank only have to give a job offer right? Or do they have to do something else?
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    Primary spouse laid off from work. Eligibility of SOWP spouse for Ontario Nomination Program.

    Hi, my spouse is on Spouse Open Work Permit and currently has a job in a bank in Toronto. I was on a closed intra-company work permit and got laid off from my work. Is my spouse eligible for Ontario nomination program under "OINP: Foreign workers stream"...
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    Laid off on closed work permit, options for open work permit

    I received ITA and was waiting to respond by uploading all the documents. My score was 641, but that was basis the fact that I was claiming 200 points for a major group NOC code. I had a valid job offer from my employer, but now it is invalid as the same employer has laid me off. I guess given...
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    Laid off on closed work permit, options for open work permit

    Hey Naturgri - thanks for your reply. Would I not be eligible to apply for an open work permit under the category "are a temporary resident permit holder" in the below provided link? I understand that I am legally allowed to stay in Canada until the end of my work permit validity (April 2026)...
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    Laid off on closed work permit, options for open work permit

    Hi All - I got laid off today. I was on intra-company transfer closed work permit. Can you please suggest how can I get a open work permit?
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    Uploading same letter for Letter of employment and Offer of Employment?

    I am currently on intra-company closed work permit. My employer has issued me a letter that captures the following information: 1. Job duties 2. Confirmation that I am currently employed with them. 3. Date of my joining 4. My work permit end date 5. Confirmation that they expect me to be...
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    Difference between Job Offer Letter and Letter of Employ

    I am currently on intra-company closed work permit. My employer has issued me a letter that captures the below information. Can I use this letter for both 1) Letter of Employment and 2) Offer of Employment? Thanks. 1. Job duties 2. Confirmation that I am currently employed with them. 3. Date of...