AKJ said:Hi Joyous, it was my employer who renewed it ... I did not had to to anything except filling up forms ...
So as per threads its clear I can apply open work permit as I get AOR.
Seems Sept 2014 applicants (incl me) have been gifted with immense patience...
You got your work permit renewed for 5 months ? Strange !
However, you cannot apply for an open work permit until Jan 29 2015 since the criteria is that your current work permit needs to expire within 4 months.
Good luck !