TRV approval for 8 months can I apply for open work visa

[londongal]

Hi there!

I received approval for a TRV which is valid until August 2017 which would put me over 6 months in Canada. online says you can apply for open work visa if you have temporary resident for more than 6 months, does this mean I could apply for an open work visa am I understanding this correctly?

 

[scylla]

Hi there!

I received approval for a TRV which is valid until August 2017 which would put me over 6 months in Canada. online says you can apply for open work visa if you have temporary resident for more than 6 months, does this mean I could apply for an open work visa am I understanding this correctly?

Unfortunately your understanding is incorrect.

You would only qualify for an open work permit if you were a TRP holder. TRVs and TRPs are two completely different things. TRPs are special permits that are issued to individuals who are inadmissible to Canada (typically due to a crime).

You have a TRV (not a TRP) and don't qualify for an open work permit.

If you wish to work, you'll need to secure a full time job offer from an employer in Canada. Your employer will then need to obtain an approved LMIA. Then you'll be able to apply for a closed work permit tied to that specific employer.

 

[Lashen]

Hi there!

I received approval for a TRV which is valid until August 2017 which would put me over 6 months in Canada. online says you can apply for open work visa if you have temporary resident for more than 6 months, does this mean I could apply for an open work visa am I understanding this correctly?

You can apply for work permit if you get a job here (with LIMO approved - long process unless you are highly skilled). I will advise that you go to their website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-eligible.asp

 

[Lashen]

Hi there!

I received approval for a TRV which is valid until August 2017 which would put me over 6 months in Canada. online says you can apply for open work visa if you have temporary resident for more than 6 months, does this mean I could apply for an open work visa am I understanding this correctly?

Scylla is right!! You may not be able to apply from within Canada!!!

 

[londongal]

thank you for your response. the TRV is confusing me because it states temporary resident and is valid for more than 6 months which states can apply but that is for the TRP which I've now read so that is not me

 

[Lashen]

thank you for your response. the TRV is confusing me because it states temporary resident and is valid for more than 6 months which states can apply but that is for the TRP which I've now read so that is not me

The following will help you decide:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=172&top=17