PLZ HELP!! Inquiry - Apply Work Permit at POE???

[bamboojune]

Hi All,

I got a job offer from Montreal, and company wants me to start at Feb. My LMIA and CAQ application is on processing, company has a good faith of getting them before my starting date (which is Feb 2nd). After knowing I have a TR ???V (visitor class), they suggested me to apply my work permit at Port of Entry, so I can be able to meet the Feb starting date. If I don't start on Feb, they will find somebody to replace me - therefore, if I don't start work on Feb, I will lose the incredible opportunity.

I'm NOT from a visa exempt country, my Temp Resident Visa is valid, under a VISITOR CLASS. I confirmed with VAC agents multiple times, 2 out of 3 I've been told I CAN apply the work permit at the Port of Entry, and the company immigration manager is positive it CAN work and they have previous example. However, I am still confused of the eligibility of this process, and how much odds this could work? Has anybody done the similar process or know something about it can give me some suggestion??

The promise here are:
1. I have a valid visitor TRV to enter Canada,
2. I will have a positive result for LMIA and CAQ,
3. I do not need medical exam,
4. All the other documents are solid (job offer, contract, proof of previous work and education, etc).

POSSIBLE to receive a work permit at POE????

ps, do I need to submit a work permit application in advance? If I do, do I have to wait the result?
ppss, is there anything the company can do to speed up the process from Canada?

THANK YOU!! I'm super under stress now!!! TAT

 

[fkl]

Your case might fly, but there is a risk too because strictly speaking, rules do state that applying at port of entry for a job is only for the people who do not require a visa to enter Canada.

I have seen people with existing work permits go to border and get a new one from inside Canada and i know of at least one person who was working in US on work permit, had only a trv to enter Canada and got work permit at the border successfully. He has been on this forum too.

I don't know how you could state that i don't need medical exam. But probably they could ask this question and you would have to justify in the light of CIC rules.

Also you should prepare as much info as you can to face questions such as why are you trying at the border (often people show proof that their employer needed them soon badly if asked).

For the latter questions, no you don't need to submit application in advance. Even if you do it will get cancelled when CBSA does that at port of entry. At least it will only complicate things and there is no benefit.

Company can try a lot of things but i have never seen any thing working. I am based in Montreal, and my employer has a very solid reputation with Qubec government. They routinely bring in highly skilled workers from all over the world.

My LMO and CAQ were issued in a mere 12 days. However, work permit from home country was delayed for a long time due to variety of unfortunate reasons. During that time they tried hard contacting CIC directly or via multiple MP's. I interacted with MP's directly too so i know it first hand. Still it didn't have any impact on the process and CIC took the due time they had to. When things moved forward towards approval, it was only me in home country who got notified. So i strongly believe CIC doesn't give any consideration to employer attempts from inside Canada.

 

[bamboojune]

Your case might fly, but there is a risk too because strictly speaking, rules do state that applying at port of entry for a job is only for the people who do not require a visa to enter Canada.

I have seen people with existing work permits go to border and get a new one from inside Canada and i know of at least one person who was working in US on work permit, had only a trv to enter Canada and got work permit at the border successfully. He has been on this forum too.

I don't know how you could state that i don't need medical exam. But probably they could ask this question and you would have to justify in the light of CIC rules.

Also you should prepare as much info as you can to face questions such as why are you trying at the border (often people show proof that their employer needed them soon badly if asked).

For the latter questions, no you don't need to submit application in advance. Even if you do it will get cancelled when CBSA does that at port of entry. At least it will only complicate things and there is no benefit.

Company can try a lot of things but i have never seen any thing working. I am based in Montreal, and my employer has a very solid reputation with Qubec government. They routinely bring in highly skilled workers from all over the world.

My LMO and CAQ were issued in a mere 12 days. However, work permit from home country was delayed for a long time due to variety of unfortunate reasons. During that time they tried hard contacting CIC directly or via multiple MP's. I interacted with MP's directly too so i know it first hand. Still it didn't have any impact on the process and CIC took the due time they had to. When things moved forward towards approval, it was only me in home country who got notified. So i strongly believe CIC doesn't give any consideration to employer attempts from inside Canada.

Thank you!!
I read the CIC website under the medical exam section, my work doesn't require it, and I've been living in US only for the past 3 years. from my understanding I don't need medical exam, could you also kindly give me some guide on this?

 

[fkl]

You are most welcome. yeah i didn't foresee you living in the US (or a country that does not require medicals) because you mentioned being from a visa required country.

Being citizen of vs currently living on a resident visa are different things.

My advice, just do your best in terms of documents, having answers to all of these questions plus having ready employer contact / lawyer at the time of SHOWING up at border. SO if needed CBSA can call and get whatever verification needed.

 

[bamboojune]

You are most welcome. yeah i didn't foresee you living in the US (or a country that does not require medicals) because you mentioned being from a visa required country.

Being citizen of vs currently living on a resident visa are different things.

My advice, just do your best in terms of documents, having answers to all of these questions plus having ready employer contact / lawyer at the time of SHOWING up at border. SO if needed CBSA can call and get whatever verification needed.

Thanks! yea I forgot to mention I'm living at US, and very likely I will head to Canada from California. however my citizenship is still from China, with a Chinese passport, I'm here in US on a student visa, now I graduated and got the offer from Montreal, which leads me to this post.