Can I Quit Job While Waiting for PR? CEC

[mandeep000]

Hi Guys,

I really need some important information on this topic. I am a PGWP Holder (PostGradWorkPermit). I am a OCT AOR & have completed 3 months since. My eligibility & background is under review, I am at IP2 Stage.

I am planning to quit my job as I am getting good job offers in different fields i.e. NOC B & C. I wanted to know if I can go ahead and quit the job & switch to a new job sometime later, will it effect my PR Application?

I know there are other threads on this but I couldn't find a proper answer. Please help.

 

[mandeep000]

According to CIC, You can stay in Canada while waiting for your permanent residence as long as you maintain legal status. Temporary residentstatus is valid for a specific period of time and you must ensure that your status as a temporary resident remains valid while you are in Canada. Find out more about extending your stay.

My PGWP expires next year end.

 

[ContactFront]

It's fine, as long as you didn't claim the points for a job offer.

 

[mandeep000]

It's fine, as long as you didn't claim the points for a job offer.

I did claim points for it I think. I had to mention that I have worked for a minimum of 1 year.

 

[ContactFront]

Do you have LMIA
Points for a valid job offer is different from points for your 1 year work experience.

 

[mandeep000]

Do you have LMIA

Nope. I am on PostGradWorkPermit i.e. Open Work Permit. I have a Valid Job Offer stating I am hired permanently. My Open Work Permit expires next year end. No LMIA

 

[ContactFront]

If you don't have LMIA then you don't have a valid job offer.

 

[mandeep000]

If you don't have LMIA then you don't have a valid job offer.

Then what should I do in my case? I have an Open Work Permit which allows me to work 24/7. I have a NOC B job and I was invited under Canadian Experience Class in which one qualifies if the applicant has a minimum of 1 year work experience. I am working since the past 18 months, and I want to quit now as I do not like the environment I am in. Can I quit or not?

 

[mandeep000]

If you don't have LMIA then you don't have a valid job offer.

Invited under EE CEC.