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cec1412

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Does anyone know why I have to pay "Open Work Permit Holder Fee"? I hold a post graduate work permit and I was supposed to get 3 years but I only got 2 years because my passport expires two years from the date I applied for the work permit and I was advised to renew it when I renew my passport. Now I have a CEC application in process but I still don't know what is "Open Work Permit Holder Fee" and why do I have to pay it.

Please help and thanks
 
That is the law now my friend, that is why.


cec1412 said:
Does anyone know why I have to pay "Open Work Permit Holder Fee"? I hold a post graduate work permit and I was supposed to get 3 years but I only got 2 years because my passport expires two years from the date I applied for the work permit and I was advised to renew it when I renew my passport. Now I have a CEC application in process but I still don't know what is "Open Work Permit Holder Fee" and why do I have to pay it.

Please help and thanks
 
cec1412 said:
This fee wasn't there a couple of months ago. Is this a new law/fee?
Yes, they introduced this fee on Feb 21st. I am not sure about the date. It was around that time.
 
The fee is to help towards the cost of EE administration,you would think that they would have just slapped an extra $100 onto the EE fee,guess they can make more money this way.
 
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2015-02-09.asp
 
Hi bro, I am in similar situation and beep to apply for my work permit extension as I had received only 2 years and now I have renewed my passport need help from u to apply for open work permit extension, could you please reply here or txt me on 5197817078, thank you.
 
Abhishekshankar said:
Hi bro, I am in similar situation and beep to apply for my work permit extension as I had received only 2 years and now I have renewed my passport need help from u to apply for open work permit extension, could you please reply here or txt me on 5197817078, thank you.

@Abhishekshankar, I believe you sent me a PM, but your inbox is full and I cannot answer back.