2014 FSW-Arranged employment-Lets update here

[smv2014]

How do we get arranged employment. .

If you are in Canada as a temporary worker, you can ask your employer for it. But make sure your job is in NOC A,B, or O

 

[sn2014]

You should apply ASAP. The option to choose on the form is work permit with a new employer. That's what I did when I applied for bowp.
You are able to continue working with the same employer in the same job until you get a response. You will be on implied status. But it's only if you've applied BEFORE your current wp ends.

Hi! Please help me with this. I am trying to apply for a bridging open work permit. I already have PER and my work permit will expire next month. My question is: Am i eligible to apply since i applied under fsw arranged employment? If so, what should i put in form IMM 5710 which asks what am i applying for - a work permit with the same employer, temporary resident permit or work permit with another employer? Any reply would be much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Lebanese_TO]

I am currently working in Canada with a job offer. I applied under arranged employment. I only included the reference letter from my employer. Should i have included any other document in order to justify the status that i applied under? Thanks.

 

[smv2014]

You should apply ASAP. The option to choose on the form is work permit with a new employer. That's what I did when I applied for bowp.
You are able to continue working with the same employer in the same job until you get a response. You will be on implied status. But it's only if you've applied BEFORE your current wp ends.

Thank you sn2014! One more thing, did you put the current employer as the intended employer? Or leave the fields blank on the section 'Intended employer in Canada'?

 

[sn2014]

Hey smv2014,

No, I did not put the current employer as intended employer. I left the name and address of employer fields blank. Only filled out the *marked fields-intended location of employment, address(I put current employers address), job title(current title), description of duties.
Left blank duration of expected employment, LMO number

 

[smv2014]

Hey smv2014,

No, I did not put the current employer as intended employer. I left the name and address of employer fields blank. Only filled out the *marked fields-intended location of employment, address(I put current employers address), job title(current title), description of duties.
Left blank duration of expected employment, LMO number

Thank you, sn2014. Really appreciate it. I'll send an online bowp application today.

 

[rimi3008]

I am currently working in Canada with a job offer. I applied under arranged employment. I only included the reference letter from my employer. Should i have included any other document in order to justify the status that i applied under? Thanks.

Did u check the document checklist?

 

[Lebanese_TO]

Did u check the document checklist?

Yea. But it is a generic one. Right? Like i submitted all the required documents in it.

 

[superman77]

Just got my PER today!!
Category:FSW2
Application Receive Date: 21-July-2014
Payment Mode: CC
CC En-cashed Date: 05-November-2014
PER Receiving Date: 17-Nov-2014

 

[ms.reannox]

Congrats!

 

[Seaciel]

Need help!

Planning to apply under fsw2 maybe next week (still waiting for the arranged employment letter)
1. Work permit is expiring jan 2015, will it affect my application?
2. Employer is applying for LMIA to support PR application, they told me that it's 2-3 months process. Do i need to wait for it or apply now using the arranged employment letter?

Thank you!

 

[superman77]

Guys,

I got a question from my friend who is also a FSW2 applicant and got his PER.
His WP is about to expire in 2 months and he is ready to apply BOWP.
Can he change his job after he got BOWP as he is FSW2 applicant?
or he has to wait till he got his PR??
Thanks!!

 

[smv2014]

Guys,

I got a question from my friend who is also a FSW2 applicant and got his PER.
His WP is about to expire in 2 months and he is ready to apply BOWP.
Can he change his job after he got BOWP as he is FSW2 applicant?
or he has to wait till he got his PR??
Thanks!!

Hi! We're in the same situation. Please tell your friend to read this page from cic manual. Check the note below.


Bridging open work permit

Foreign nationals in Canada who have received a positive determination of eligibility decision
under the Federal Skilled Worker Class, and whose current temporary resident work permit is
due to expire, may require facilitation that enables them to maintain their status and continue
working in Canada while they await a final decision on their application for permanent residence
in the Federal Skilled Worker Class.

To be eligible for a bridging open work permit, an applicant under the Federal Skilled Worker
Class must meet the following requirements:

• they are currently in Canada;
• they have valid status on a work permit that is due to expire within four months;
• they have received a positive determination of eligibility decision on their application (i.e.
the ÒMinisterial InstructionsÓ status has be set to ÒMetÓ or a positive final determination
of eligibility for processing letter has been sent); and
• they have made an application for an open work permit.
If they are found eligible by the processing office, and there are no medical, criminal or security
concerns, the foreign national will be issued an open work permit for a duration of one year from
the date of issuance.

Note: Taking advantage of the bridging open work permit option has no impact on a skilled
workerÕs eligibility to earn points for arranged employment at the time of visa issuance. An
applicant in the Federal Skilled Worker Class who has received a positive eligibility decision with
an offer of arranged employment will not be found ineligible for points under R82(2) or
permanent residence should they meet the criteria specified above and be issued a bridging open
work permit. However, if the applicantÕs choice to change employers results in the original
employer withdrawing or no longer supporting the original offer of arranged employment, then
the onus is on the applicant to satisfy an officer that they meet the arranged employment
requirement with their new employer (i.e., NOC 0, A or B occupation, new LMO and new
qualifying offer of employment).

 

[rimi3008]

Need help!

Planning to apply under fsw2 maybe next week (still waiting for the arranged employment letter)
1. Work permit is expiring jan 2015, will it affect my application?
2. Employer is applying for LMIA to support PR application, they told me that it's 2-3 months process. Do i need to wait for it or apply now using the arranged employment letter?

Thank you!

1. Not sure
2. Job offer is issued on the basis of lmo which is now LMIA, so I doubt you need it before applying for fsw2

 

[Seaciel]

1. Not sure
2. Job offer is issued on the basis of lmo which is now LMIA, so I doubt you need it before applying for fsw2

Because one condition under arranged employment is you need to have a valid work permit or you are authorized to work in canada from submision of application to the issuance of visa.

1. If ever i am on implied status when my file number arrives, will i be able to apply for BOWP?
2. How long do they usually issue the file number?

I have pending AINP application but no nomination yet, as per advised in other thread i can used it to apply for WP so i can be on implied status.

Thank you!