EE applicants with PGWP/Open Work Permits (Post Graduate Work Permit)

[Member31]

As I created my profile, I have come across a few questions which creates a dilemma. I am hoping that this thread will help all of us in being updated with the latest scenarios related to Open Work Permit Holders.

 

[Member31]

Hello,

Is there anyone already working in Canada on an Open Work Permit?
I just submitted my application. However, after the submission, it is asking me to register myself with Job Bank as I don't have a valid job offer as per their rule(No LMIA). However, I am working on an open work permit where no employer requires LMIA and my NOC code is 2174. So, technically it is valid and I don't want job. But, still CIC is asking me to register under Job Bank.

Please let me know if any one of you have come across this.

Thanks.

 

[wsmolind]

Hello!

Same here. I've been working in Canada for almost two years now under an Open Work Permit, with a PGWP, NOC Code B. They still asked for a Job Bank registration. Don't worry too much about it, just create a profile on Job Bank with the code they gave you when you created your express entry profile and you'll be good to go on your application

 

[mf4361]

That's perfectly normal, anyone without LMIA need to reg with Job Bank per instructions after created EE profile. CIC treats those with a job but without LMIA the same as those without a job.

 

[kainthsimranjit]

You need to reply NO to the question "Do you have a job offer in Canada?"

I have verified it with cic.

 

[nima2000]

You need to reply NO to the question "Do you have a job offer in Canada?"

I have verified it with cic.

Even if We have job offer(without LIMA and on PGWP), we still should reply "no" to that question?

 

[gc_007]

I have been hearing that work permit extensions are off late being rejected. Is it true?

Mine is a closed work permit expiring in October 2015 and am waiitng for ITA under the Express Entry.

When can I apply for extension?

 

[nov1061]

Even if We have job offer(without LIMA and on PGWP), we still should reply "no" to that question?

Hi,
you have to answer 'No' for any job offer without LMIA. The CIC consider Job offer only those supported by LMIA.