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Closed Work Permit to Open Work Permit

sneha1409

Newbie
Jan 15, 2025
5
0
Hi everyone,

I am on closed work permit but recently lost my job. I want to apply for open work permit. Is it possible? I think I meet the requirements, but I am unsure on a few things:

1. I have submitted my profile into the Express Entry pool, but I have not been invited yet. Does this mean that "I have applied for PR"?
2. What are the downsides for applying for open work permits?
3. What is the timeline foe this process?

Thanks.
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
47,315
10,285
Hi everyone,

I am on closed work permit but recently lost my job. I want to apply for open work permit. Is it possible? I think I meet the requirements, but I am unsure on a few things:

1. I have submitted my profile into the Express Entry pool, but I have not been invited yet. Does this mean that "I have applied for PR"?
2. What are the downsides for applying for open work permits?
3. What is the timeline foe this process?

Thanks.
1. No you have just submitted a profile. You have not applied for PR.
2. & 3. You are not eligible for an open work. How do you think you meet requirements?
 
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scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
97,418
23,203
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hi everyone,

I am on closed work permit but recently lost my job. I want to apply for open work permit. Is it possible? I think I meet the requirements, but I am unsure on a few things:

1. I have submitted my profile into the Express Entry pool, but I have not been invited yet. Does this mean that "I have applied for PR"?
2. What are the downsides for applying for open work permits?
3. What is the timeline foe this process?

Thanks.
Open work permit is not possible at this time.

You need to receive ITA and submit your complete application to qualify for an open work permit.

As of now you have not "applied for PR". All you have done is entered the EE pool.
 

andrews17

Champion Member
Jan 25, 2021
1,091
302
Ontario
Category........
PNP
NOC Code......
70012
As already mentioned, you don't qualify for open work permit. I would advise you to apply for visitor record to avoid going out of status. What's your CRS score for EE?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
97,418
23,203
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
This score will only work if you know French at a CLB7 level.

As said above, you don't qualify for an open work permit. So you would need to secure a job offer and approved LMIA so that you can apply for a closed work permit.
 
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canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
58,599
14,467
Would warn you that finding an employer willing to either apply for an LMIA or has one already and getting your WP assessed may take 6+ months.