Approved LMIA

[navneet.singh.dodiya@gmai]

I was on a closed work permit, which expired on February 17, 2024, and I applied for a visitor record one day before the expiry of my work permit. As of December 13, 2024, I received a new positive LMIA from the same employer.

I am now planning to go for flagpoling to obtain a new work permit. Can anyone advise if this is a good step? I previously got my last work permit through flagpoling. However, my visitor record application is still pending, and I haven’t received a decision yet. I also have a valid visa stamp on my passport until 2032.

Is this approach advisable?

 

[Naturgrl]

I was on a closed work permit, which expired on February 17, 2024, and I applied for a visitor record one day before the expiry of my work permit. As of December 13, 2024, I received a new positive LMIA from the same employer.

I am now planning to go for flagpoling to obtain a new work permit. Can anyone advise if this is a good step? I previously got my last work permit through flagpoling. However, my visitor record application is still pending, and I haven’t received a decision yet. I also have a valid visa stamp on my passport until 2032.

Is this approach advisable?

Don’t flagpole if you don’t have status and approved VR. You could be given departure order.

 

[navneet.singh.dodiya@gmai]

Thank you so much
You saved my life

I recently received my VR (visitor record), and I hold a valid USA visitor visa. Can I travel to the USA for 2-3 days and then return? At the port of entry, can I apply for a work permit if I have a valid VR and a positive LMIA-backed job offer? My nationality is Indian.

of if you can guide me what are my options now


thanks in advance

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you so much
You saved my life

I recently received my VR (visitor record), and I hold a valid USA visitor visa. Can I travel to the USA for 2-3 days and then return? At the port of entry, can I apply for a work permit if I have a valid VR and a positive LMIA-backed job offer? My nationality is Indian.

of if you can guide me what are my options now


thanks in advance

No, you cannot apply at POE. This is only for people from visa exempt countries. You only apply online outside of Canada. A VR is cancelled once you leave Canada. You need TRV to re-enter.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/eligibility.html#port_entry

 

[scylla]

Thank you so much
You saved my life

I recently received my VR (visitor record), and I hold a valid USA visitor visa. Can I travel to the USA for 2-3 days and then return? At the port of entry, can I apply for a work permit if I have a valid VR and a positive LMIA-backed job offer? My nationality is Indian.

of if you can guide me what are my options now


thanks in advance

No, not possible. Only visa exempt passport holders can apply for a work permit at the POE.

You need to apply for the WP online from outside of Canada.

 

[canuck78]

You also risk being denied entry back into Canada if you leave.