Renewing Open Work Permit while awaiting Spousal PR ...

[Michalie]

Hi hoping someone can assist

Renewing open work permit while awaiting PR from Spousal Sponsorship but not sure which box to check off...

1. A Work Permit with the same employer
2. Restoration of your Status as a Worker
3. An initial Work Permit or a Work Permit with a new employer
4. Temporary Resident Permit

anyone know? thanks

 

[Michalie]

anyone?

 

[Ontariobat]

What's your work permit related to now? Is it a post graduate work permit? More information is necessary for that.

Restoration of Status as a Worker seems most applicable since you're trying to renew your open work permit.

1. is a closed work permit
3. initial work permit or changing employees with a closed work permit
4. Something else that doesn't apply

 

[Michalie]

Hi Ontariobat

It's an Open Work Permit renewal based on awaiting a spousal sponsorship PR file to be approved.

You think Restoration of Status as a Worker is most applicable?

Also there seem to be 2 fees

Open Work Permit Holder fee $100

and

Work Permit (including extensions) $155 anyone know why?

 

[Michalie]

....?

 

[Ontariobat]

How did you get an open work permit originally is what I was asking. Most people can't get a work permit for Outland applications so that's why I was asking. Having a PR application in process definitely won't grant you a work permit or possibly an extension, but I guess it's worth trying. I was on a post grad open work permit (when I submitted my PR application) that expired and I'm fairly positive I wasn't eligible to renew. I'm not sure what work permits are eligible for renewal or not.

This link mentions having to pay both. Take a look at the fee list they provide. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=176&t=17

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Did you apply for PR inland? How did you get your current work permit?

Restoration is only for those who have no status.

 

[Michalie]

I'm sorry I should have been more clear. It's an inland application so Open WP was granted. and now needs to be renewed as no decision yet on PR sponsorship.

 

[Ontariobat]

Hrmm. I did some searching around and didn't find anything related to anyone extending their inland OWP from the pilot program. I see what your dilemma is. I think restoration of worker status isn't the right selection as that applies to someone whose previous work permit expired. You could probably just check off 'worker with same employer' since it was initially an open work permit. It seems, if you're eligible for an extension with this program, they should update their paperwork.

Out of curiosity, when does your current OWP expire?

 

[Ponga]

Since the `new' OWP will allow you to work for almost any employer , I suggest you select #3.

 

[Michalie]

thanks Ponga & Ontariobat

- Since the `new' OWP will allow you to work for almost any employer , I suggest you select #3. -

You think this #3 is best? I'm worried because it seems as though it's the choice for a WP with a new employer....


-Out of curiosity, when does your current OWP expire?-

current OWP expires October

 

[canuck_in_uk]

You think this #3 is best? I'm worried because it seems as though it's the choice for a WP with a new employer....

Pick 1 or 3. It really doesn't matter, as they will see it's an OWP and process it accordingly.

 

[Ponga]

Wouldn't a new work permit for the same employer be, in essence, a CLOSED work permit?

IMHO, the new OWP is the way to go, because it will still allow you to work for your existing employer, but you'd have the freedom to work elsewhere if you chose to do so.

Gotta admit that CIC could clarify this for people!

 

[Michalie]

Pick 1 or 3. It really doesn't matter, as they will see it's an OWP and process it accordingly.

Pick 1 or 3. It really doesn't matter, as they will see it's an OWP and process it accordingly.

I'm thinking I will check off both #1 and 3....

 

[Michalie]

Wouldn't a new work permit for the same employer be, in essence, a CLOSED work permit?

IMHO, the new OWP is the way to go, because it will still allow you to work for your existing employer, but you'd have the freedom to work elsewhere if you chose to do so.

Gotta admit that CIC could clarify this for people!

what's IMHO?


CIC really needs to either clarify or have a separate form for this type of WP.