gigi1612 said:
How can I apply for a work permit?
Do you already have first stage approval (AiP)? If so: then you can apply for an Open Work Permit. Don't walk the 'regular' work permit way, because it will be denied. You need to take a special route.
Look for "Application to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay or Remain in Canada" (IMM 1249), the Document Checklist (IMM 5556) and the Guide (IMM 5553). On the document checklist only the sections ALL APPLICANTS and WORK PERMIT apply to you.
As for IMM 1249:
- check option C (initial / extention work permit)
- fill in your client ID #
- In box C-9, make a nice story, but mention the PR application
- In box D-10: extend my stay in Canada until: (fill in the date your passport expires), reason: say that you're applying for PR, that the wait is long and that you want to work while awaiting the final decision
- the rest you can fill in yourself
Remember to type/write "N/A" for all fields not applicable to you, otherwise the package could be returned to you because you might've forgotten to fill them in.
Then DO NOT send the package to the Work Permit department, but send it to the Permanent Residency applications in Vegreville. On the envelope, write: PLEASE ADD TO FILE AND PROCESS ASAP to avoid the regular mail room queue.
If you don't have AiP yet, write on the envelope: PLEASE DO NOT PROCESS BEFORE FIRST STAGE APPROVAL.
Do not forget to pay 150$ to CIC and include the receipt.