Hi All,
I wonder if you can help me with some questions about a Work permit application. I just received a job offer from a well know manufacture company here in Vancouver. They want me to start on July 16th and now I just want to make sure that I am following the right process.
I am a Mexican citizen living in Vancouver. I got married last year with a Canadian citizen and we applied for my Sponsorship PR last May 1st from outside Canada via Mexico City. We are still waiting for the sponsor approval which might be done by the end of August. So far my status in Canada is as a Visitor valid until October 12th, 2012.
My questions are:
1.- Should I follow the process using the forms to Change my Conditions or Extend my stay in Canada according with the CIC web page?
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/work.asp
2.- I would like to apply on-line is this the easiest and faster way to apply for a work permit?
3.- According with the processing times now for a work permit is taking 32 days or so, what happen if the Job offer states the start day on July 16th?
I hope that you can help me with any comment.
Thanks,
Judith