Apply for work permit with U.S Asylum pending

[wangasl]

Hi Everyone, I came to U.S at the age of 14, my parent submit the asylum application, and then include me as dependent, and the case is still pending till now. I'm wondering if I have a chance to get work permit in Canada, if my employer is willing to sponsor it, since I heard a lot stories that a person with U.S Asylum pending has zero chance to get visa approve, but I'm wondering since I'm not the main applicant, would I be able to get it, thank you!

 

[scylla]

Hi Everyone, I came to U.S at the age of 14, my parent submit the asylum application, and then include me as dependent, and the case is still pending till now. I'm wondering if I have a chance to get work permit in Canada, if my employer is willing to sponsor it, since I heard a lot stories that a person with U.S Asylum pending has zero chance to get visa approve, but I'm wondering since I'm not the main applicant, would I be able to get it, thank you!

Given your status in the US, the work permit really has no chance of being approved. It doesn't matter that you are a dependent. Your status in the US makes you unable to show strong ties to your home country and prove you won't remain in Canada long term. I'm also assuming that at this point you're likely in the US without status.

Rather than applying for a work permit, I would strongly recommend that you instead focus on qualifying and applying to immigrate to Canada through an economic immigration program like Express Entry.