Closed Work Permit, Questions

[RHH91]

Hello all, I’m new to this forum so I’m sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. Just correct me if I am.

I am in Ontario with a closed work permit. I moved here from Texas after transferring within my company. Over the phone I was promised 60 hours a week, my formal offer letter stated 40, and I understood that because you can’t guarantee someone overtime.

But anyways, I moved here and I was told I would have a full time job. I’ve been here 4 months now and I have only hit 40 hours 3 times and that was because I worked 20+ hours straight. I am a petrochemical inspector and we work 24/7 on call but do not even get standby time.

A company has contacted me with interest with hiring me, it would be a pay cut but without 40 hours it seems worth it.

The question is can said company do anything to have my closed work permit switched to th or can I apply for a second? Do I have options?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello all, I’m new to this forum so I’m sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. Just correct me if I am.

I am in Ontario with a closed work permit. I moved here from Texas after transferring within my company. Over the phone I was promised 60 hours a week, my formal offer letter stated 40, and I understood that because you can’t guarantee someone overtime.

But anyways, I moved here and I was told I would have a full time job. I’ve been here 4 months now and I have only hit 40 hours 3 times and that was because I worked 20+ hours straight. I am a petrochemical inspector and we work 24/7 on call but do not even get standby time.

A company has contacted me with interest with hiring me, it would be a pay cut but without 40 hours it seems worth it.

The question is can said company do anything to have my closed work permit switched to th or can I apply for a second? Do I have options?

Hi

No, the company can't do anything to switch your work permit. You need a new work permit. If the position qualifies under NAFTA, you could try that avenue while NAFTA still exists. Otherwise, the company will need an LMIA to hire you.

 

[RHH91]

But do you think I’d have issues getting a new work permit considering I’m already here on one?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

But do you think I’d have issues getting a new work permit considering I’m already here on one?

If you qualify, it should be approved. No guarantees.

 

[RHH91]

I understand you on that. Sometimes the qualifications confuse me.

Can I get a permit with a company that just hired me? Or do I need prior experience with the company I’m getting the permit for?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I understand you on that. Sometimes the qualifications confuse me.

Can I get a permit with a company that just hired me? Or do I need prior experience with the company I’m getting the permit for?

Provided the offer qualifies under NAFTA or they have a positive LMIA, you can apply. Whether you have worked for the company previously is irrelevant.

 

[RHH91]

Provided the offer qualifies under NAFTA or they have a positive LMIA, you can apply. Whether you have worked for the company previously is irrelevant.

Thank you that clears up a lot of questions for me.