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IMM5710 Work Permit Extension; Do I Qualify?

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twranks

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Was just curious. I work as a shipping/receiving coordinator in Maersk office. I've been there for 2 months now. However, I was contracted by a temp agency for the job, but its ongoing and running indefinitely.

I have an open work permit that was given to me after graduation in 2014. Expires October this year. Can I apply for extension?

Appreciate the help! :)
 
Your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA in order for you to qualify to extend your work permit.
 
scylla said:
Your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA in order for you to qualify to extend your work permit.
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Thanks. While filling out the eligibility form, I did explain that I do not have an LMIA and I was still given an application form. Does that mean that my application will be refused if I apply?
 
twranks said:
Thanks. While filling out the eligibility form, I did explain that I do not have an LMIA and I was still given an application form. Does that mean that my application will be refused if I apply?
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Yes - you will be refused if you apply.
 
scylla said:
Yes - you will be refused if you apply.
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Is there any way to extend my current status so I can at least work for for a year here and get myself into the express entry pool?
 
twranks said:
Is there any way to extend my current status so I can at least work for for a year here and get myself into the express entry pool?
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Only though the approved LMIA - unless there's something you haven't told us and you qualify for an open work permit (e.g. you have a spouse who is a foreign student in Canada on a study permit, you have a spouse who is a foreign worker on a work permit in a NOC A, B or 0 role, etc.).
 
scylla said:
Only though the approved LMIA - unless there's something you haven't told us and you qualify for an open work permit (e.g. you have a spouse who is a foreign student in Canada on a study permit, you have a spouse who is a foreign worker on a work permit in a NOC A, B or 0 role, etc.).
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Might be because I live in (and work in) Canada with a work permit already? Not sure
 
twranks said:
Might be because I live in (and work in) Canada with a work permit already? Not sure
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No - that doesn't qualify you for an open work permit.
 
scylla said:
No - that doesn't qualify you for an open work permit.
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Okay I looked through the application and I think it's because I'm applying for an open work permit for the first time. My current work permit is PGWP (Post Graduate Work permit). This was given to me back in 2014 before the open work permit was also given to PGWP applicants. Dont know if that's why I was deemed eligible to apply.
 
twranks said:
Okay I looked through the application and I think it's because I'm applying for an open work permit for the first time. My current work permit is PGWP (Post Graduate Work permit). This was given to me back in 2014 before the open work permit was also given to PGWP applicants. Dont know if that's why I was deemed eligible to apply.
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Not sure.

Unfortunately having a PGWP doesn't qualify you for an open work permit. Your employer does need to obtain an approved LMIA.
 
scylla said:
Not sure.

Unfortunately having a PGWP doesn't qualify you for an open work permit. Your employer does need to obtain an approved LMIA.
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Okay. How long does it take and what is the process of applying for one?
 
twranks said:
Okay. How long does it take and what is the process of applying for one?
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The employer has to advertise the job for at least a month first following the LMIA advertising rules. Once advertising is complete, processing of the actual LMIA application typically takes 2-4 months.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/high.html
 
scylla said:
The employer has to advertise the job for at least a month first following the LMIA advertising rules. Once advertising is complete, processing of the actual LMIA application typically takes 2-4 months.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/high.html
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Sorry for the many questions, but what about a TRP? Does that allow you to work in Canada as well?
 
twranks said:
Sorry for the many questions, but what about a TRP? Does that allow you to work in Canada as well?
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No. As explained in your other thread - TRPs are for people who are inadmissible to Canada typically due to a crime.

Definitely not an option for you.
 
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