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Open Work Permit Change to LMIA

mahalna_reina

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Jul 24, 2018
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Hi does anyone here have the same situation? Im inside canada and has a valid open work permit under my common law study permit. My open work permit can work in any position and company but indicates a location limitation wherein I can just work in the place where it mentioned. But as per the immigration which I have spoke it can be change into open location so I can work in different places in Canada. I transferred to another province and have offered a job with NOC B Category. As per my employer they can change my open work permit into work permit with PR which i believe will be lock to their company for 2 yrs. My questions are:
1. Is it really possible to change OWP into LMIA Work permit?
2. how long will be the process, since I already inside canada?
3. Do i need to exit canada in order to change the permit?Im from Philippines and It will be hard for me to get back here in case this one is needed.

Please share your insight. Thank You in advance.