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Open work permit for nominee

Stvan

Full Member
Mar 16, 2015
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I recently got nominated, bc pnp employer driven. My work permit is expiring soon, I wonder if I can apply for open work permit instead of close work permit? in my certificate it says no restrictions..
 

lembang

Star Member
Dec 18, 2014
69
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Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2281
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 7th, 2014 (PNP) March 23, 2015 (CIC)
Doc's Request.
December 15th, 2015
Nomination.....
March 9th, 2015(PNP)
AOR Received.
July 10th, 2014(PNP)-June 4th, 2015(XEP)-July 2nd, 2015(EP)
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
N/A
Med's Request
Nov 25th, 2015
Med's Done....
Dec 14th, 2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Feb 29th, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
Mar 14th, 2016
LANDED..........
Mar 19th, 2016
As far as I'm aware of, you wont be able to apply an open work permit. You need your former employer to inform BC PNP office, and your new employer willing to sponsor you as well and continue become your sponsor for your BC PNP.
 

Stvan

Full Member
Mar 16, 2015
33
0
Thanks mate! Just one question. Can I go at the border to extend my work permit. Im from visa required country, my Trv is already expired but My wp is still valid up to april 14?