February 2013 Applications!!!

[Nasdi]

damn it, GCMS should be in next week for me !

 

[yorkshirelass]

Long time, no posts from me. Still waiting on my MR Reading with interest trying to track the time span, but am now resolved that things will turn up when they turn up...

My biggest concern currently (despite the feeling of waiting for my future to be decided) is that my Bridging Work Permit will run out (expires end of April). Would they extend it again? Isn't there a limit on the number of years you can work as a temporary resident on a work visa? Surely others will experience the same trouble?

 

[BacchusTO]

From CIC:

A temporary foreign worker can work in Canada for a maximum period of four years.

Then you should be able to extend (again) your work permit if your PR is still pending and under the condition of you don't exceed a total stay of 4-year as a temporary worker.

 

[spookyb]

From CIC:

A temporary foreign worker can work in Canada for a maximum period of four years.

Then you should be able to extend (again) your work permit if your PR is still pending and under the condition of you don't exceed a total stay of 4-year as a temporary worker.

NOC 0 and A applicants are exempt from the 4 year limit

 

[salmo77]

NOC 0 and A applicants are exempt from the 4 year limit

Cheers to that...been on work permit for 7 years now. I thought I would be screwed for not getting PR before the end of my current WP.

 

[Omshri]

4 year limit is applicable from April 2011 for others, except 0 and A
First candidate will reach to it on APRIL 2015

 

[Winterfox]

4 year limit is applicable from April 2011 for others, except 0 and A
First candidate will reach to it on APRIL 2015

NOC O and A are exempt, what does that mean? Do they get 4+ years or no?

 

[Omshri]

Yes, NOC 0 and A exempt from 4 year limit.

 

[spookyb]

NOC O and A are exempt, what does that mean? Do they get 4+ years or no?

If you can continue getting LMOs, then yes NOC 0 and A can work longer than 4 years.

 

[data]

Yes, NOC 0 and A exempt from 4 year limit.

This is totally new to me. Is there a CIC website stating this?

 

[eds1275]

All previous responses are partially correct.

See www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob523.asp

All occupations(including noc 0 and a) now fall under 4 year rule. The 4 year rule considers work starting from April 1st 2011. So, the first time this rule may ever apply is on April 1st 2015.

This is totally new to me. Is there a CIC website stating this?

 

[salmo77]

All previous responses are partially correct.

See www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob523.asp

All occupations(including noc 0 and a) now fall under 4 year rule. The 4 year rule considers work starting from April 1st 2011. So, the first time this rule may ever apply is on April 1st 2015.

From that same website:

"When a FN is applying for a work authorization, these categories or occupations are the exceptions for which a work permit can exceed the four-year limit – R200(3)(ii)&(iii):
•NOC 0 and A.
•LMO exempt jobs under: ◦International agreements [R204(a) and (b)]: e.g., NAFTA;
◦Canadian interests (R205);
◦Self-support (R206);
◦Humanitarian reasons (R208)."

Which means, if your job wants YOU to you stay (or if another employers wants you) and you are NOC 0or A, you can stay "ad-eternam"...

 

[PandFeb2013]

All previous responses are partially correct.

See www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob523.asp

All occupations(including noc 0 and a) now fall under 4 year rule. The 4 year rule considers work starting from April 1st 2011. So, the first time this rule may ever apply is on April 1st 2015.

Below is the information provided in the link which suggests NOC 0 and A are exempt from the 4 year max limit for WP.

Type C
When a FN is applying for a work authorization, these categories or occupations are the exceptions for which a work permit can exceed the four-year limit – R200(3)(ii)&(iii):

NOC 0 and A.
LMO exempt jobs under:
International agreements [R204(a) and (b)]: e.g., NAFTA;
Canadian interests (R205);
Self-support (R206);
Humanitarian reasons (R208).
Note: With regard to spouses of TFWs who are LMO-exempt, only spouses/dependants of skilled TFWs (NOC 0 and A) would be exempt from the cumulative duration considerations when seeking a WP.

 

[eds1275]

I swear that this ob was updated from its original version as I had seen noc 0 and a not being exempted from the rule.

Anyways good to hear I still have hopes if my pr does not come on time.

Below is the information provided in the link which suggests NOC 0 and A are exempt from the 4 year max limit for WP.

Type C
When a FN is applying for a work authorization, these categories or occupations are the exceptions for which a work permit can exceed the four-year limit – R200(3)(ii)&(iii):

NOC 0 and A.
LMO exempt jobs under:
International agreements [R204(a) and (b)]: e.g., NAFTA;
Canadian interests (R205);
Self-support (R206);
Humanitarian reasons (R208).
Note: With regard to spouses of TFWs who are LMO-exempt, only spouses/dependants of skilled TFWs (NOC 0 and A) would be exempt from the cumulative duration considerations when seeking a WP.

 

[salimmhd]

I have received RCMP request for my Spouse, last week. Any idea how long would it take for MR ?

Thanks in advance !!!!