Dual Intent TWP/PNP

[Pippin]

Trying to decide the best route to take with regard to DUAL INTENT. This is a TWP in a Skill level C job that will allow the applicant to apply for PNP after working for 9 months. Employer has already indicated willingness to sponsor. In most of the cases being discussed, the PR has already been applied for and the applicants want to come to Canada for a temporary visit while PR is being processed. In this instance, PR application will come later, and the applicant has every intention of leaving the country at the end of the TWP if PR is not yet completed or granted. His present full time job will be held for his return if he does not get PR. Is using Dual Intent the right thing to do in this case? Would it be beneficial to have the employer write a cover letter of future support for the PR application? Thanks.

 

[ragluf]

Same case as mine. Entered Canada on a TWP, employer applied immediately for PNP - currenly PNP in progress. Dual-intent covers this although he may have some questions on his present employment as he is still attached.

As to the letter of support from the new employer for PR purposes, this should have been covered by the employer documents in the PNP application. The employer documents sponsoring the nominee indicates the program and steps needed to retain the nominee and also the support the employer will provide to retain the nominee.

I suggest he gets a copy of all the submitted (employee/employer) documents to the PNP. Also, note, he is coming in using a TWP which means the employer is already applying for an LMO for him. Depending on the length of the initial LMO and issued TWP, he may need to renew the TWP while his PNP is under process. If he needs to renew, then either a new LMO is needed or if the PR has been applied for, a letter of support (usually there is one provided if needed by the applicant) is applied for and issued by the PNP. This is used in lieu of the LMO. CIC will honor this.

While he is on TWP, his employment contract should extend up to more than the time required for processing the PR. Also while on TWP, get letters of verification of employment from the employer.

 

[Pippin]

Thank you for your response, ragluf! The employer will not be able to sponsor until he has completed 9 months of work under the ELSS programme. The letter from the employer just indicates he WOULD sponsor when the time came. The contract is 24 months, so is the LMO.
What do you mean "he may have some questions on his present employment as he is still attached?" His employer wants him to return to his position IF he does not finish PNP and has to return to his home country at the end of TRV. Are you saying that a leave of absence would be viewed negatively in proving strong ties? Thanks.

 

[ragluf]

I had assumed that he was unattached that is why he is eligible. In this case he is just taking a prolonged leave of absence from his previous work and he will be on a TWP (based on a 24-mo LMO) in Canada (BC I presume?). If the TWP and LMO has been obtained, then my question on his present employment is irrelevant.
Questions on his continued employment may arise at the time of applying an LMO/TWP if he is required to show proof that no holds or clearances have been obtained from his previous employment. This was true in some of the cases of my fellow applicants. In some cases, the employer or PNP would want to make sure of retaining the applicant/worker, and make sure there are no obstacles from his past employment. Just make sure his leave is well documented, and that he has the supporting papers for approval of his leave. He may not need it, but he needs to head of questions on that using this proof when the time comes.

On another note - the TWP and LMO is valid for 24-months - time to apply for and get a PR = 15 months. Just make sure that he and his employer are ready to renew the TWP/LMO before the end of that time if his PR has not been obtained yet. Otherwise, he needs to leave the country and wait until the PR has been obtained. Hopefully he does not have to do that.

 

[angirasg]

Hi
I have Work permit visa (W1) and I will be going to canada for 2 years. Please help me suggest best way to get PR.
I have heard about PNP but not sure how to proceed about it. Also how long it takes to get PR if you are working in canada on W1.
Thanks in advance

 

[Pippin]

Have a look here and see if this helps. http://www.canadavisa.com/provincial-nomination-program.html