No, you cannot apply for a work permit until BC PNP issue you nomination certificate.kasinow said:
Once BC PNP approved your application, request a work permit support letter and apply under LMIA exemption category.
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Once BC PNP approved your application, request a work permit support letter and apply under LMIA exemption category.
But I heard that it will take up to two months until they approve my application.wicaact said:
Is it even worth for me to apply since my work permit is expiring in 3 weeks and I read somewhere that you cannot get a nomination if you're out of status in Canada. Is that right?
Btw, recently I've applied for a work permit extension by regular mail in order to benefit of implied status until they'll refuse my application. I'm not sure if that helps.
Talk to PNP officers and see if they can accelerate your application, in certain case they will prioritize the applicants whose work permit is about to expire.kasinow said:
You need a valid job offer from BC employer, and will be valid throughout application process.shasai said:
You can't move to other province when PR application is still in process, intention to stay in the province that nominates you is essential on Federal part of process.
Hello Guys!!! Need advise. I recently changed my job title from NOC B to NOC A. It helped me in increase of points under BC PNP. Here my problem is I gave my old job offer letter to CIC a year back for my spouse visa approval. She got her visa and she is in Canada now. Just for the sake of points i changed my job title and noc code. BC pnp is looking for minimum 2 years of skilled experience for EE skilled worker in same job position or same noc code. Recently I received invitation under EE skilled worker. With my employer support i applied for BC pnp. I have a confusion here. Can bc pnp access my old offer letter which i submitted to CIC and compare my new offer letter.? will it leads to rejection.? please advise. Thanks
Hi guys, I've applied for Bc pnp in mid June and didn't receive any notification yet. Already more than two months passed. Is this waiting time normal? 
Hi Guys,
I need an expert advice. I got PNP on 19/8/16. I am on implied status now because my work permit got expired 30/7/16 and I have already applied for the extension.
How can I apply for a new work permit now? Should I go to the border or just send the nomination letter and work permit support letter to CIC to go with my existing application?
I need an expert advice. I got PNP on 19/8/16. I am on implied status now because my work permit got expired 30/7/16 and I have already applied for the extension.
How can I apply for a new work permit now? Should I go to the border or just send the nomination letter and work permit support letter to CIC to go with my existing application?
Login here https://www.pnpapplication.gov.bc.ca/user/sign-in and you'll see what documents you have to upload.shasai said:
Btw, I have a couple questions as well.
In BC PNP FAQ is written:
What does "been nominated" mean? Am I nominated when I got ITA OR am I nominated when I submit my application OR am I nominated when they approve my application?
And what does that mean "submitted your application for permanent residence to IRCC"? As far as I understand application for PR is going through Express Entry now. Is it enough to be in Express Entry pool? Or I have to have ITA and submit an application for Express Entry as well?
been nominated = BC PNP approves your application and you receive nomination certificate through email.kasinow said:
submitted your application for permanent residence to IRCC = Have ITA from Express entry, submit PR application and paid fees.
In certain case BC PNP will issue work permit support letter without applicant submitting application to IRCC, talk to BC PNP about the resolution, they are very responsive and helpful, since your work permit is going to expire, don't wait another day.
Got it, thank you for explanation.wicaact said:
What is the right channel to communicate with them? Phone or email? I've tried calling, but just ended up fighting with robots and answering machines. I just sent them an email asking to accelerate my PNP application and make a decision on it ASAP. Hope they will help me out here.
Good idea about visiting office! I'm going there now! Thanks!wicaact said:
EDIT: Spoke with PNP officer in person. Unfortunately they cannot accelerate the application. The officer suggested me to apply for a work permit extension by regular mail in order to buy some time and be under implied status until they make a decision.
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