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Applying for a work permit while Express Entry application is being processed

amitpn91

Newbie
Sep 12, 2018
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Hi,

I have received an ITA and I am almost ready to submit all the required documents in the next few days. I am in USA and my visa will expire in Feb 2019. Considering the 6 month timeline for PR application through express entry, my employer plans to apply for my work permit if I don't get the PR in 4 months.

1. Is it correct that getting a work permit would be a completely separate process and should not affect my express entry PR application?

2. If I do move to Canada using a work permit (assuming question 1 has 'yes' as an answer) while my PR application is in progress, how hard would it be to update my application and inform the IRCC of my new status and address in Canada? Would you recommend doing that?