Open work permit expiring while applying for common law PR sponsorship

[Pramos]

Hi guys, I need some help and hopefully will help others as well.

I am waiting to complete a year living with my girlfriend of 4 years who is a permanent resident to apply for the common law relationship sponsorship, I am currently a worker with a open work permit expiring in July and by the time we complete our year living together to apply I will only have 3 months left before my open work permit expires. My question is: should I include a work permit application with my sponsorship application? If so, what should I put if I don't have an LMIA since it is a open work permit? Also, am I still able to work even if my permit expires while waiting a response from CIC?
I appreciate any help
Thank you,
Pedro

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi guys, I need some help and hopefully will help others as well.

I am waiting to complete a year living with my girlfriend of 4 years who is a permanent resident to apply for the common law relationship sponsorship, I am currently a worker with a open work permit expiring in July and by the time we complete our year living together to apply I will only have 3 months left before my open work permit expires. My question is: should I include a work permit application with my sponsorship application? If so, what should I put if I don't have an LMIA since it is a open work permit? Also, am I still able to work even if my permit expires while waiting a response from CIC?
I appreciate any help
Thank you,
Pedro

Hi

Yes, you can include an OWP app with your inland app.

Put N/A for LMIA.

What type of OWP do you currently hold?

 

[Pramos]

Hi, thank you for your response!

I currently hold a post graduation open work permit.