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Vulnerable open work Permit process time

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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I am in the same situation. I have not worked with the employer before. However, my contract with the employer is still valid and I still have evidence showing the email correspondence I sent to the employer to resolve this issue. I called IRCC yesterday and narrated my situation and they sent me the guidance to apply for the Vulnerable Open work permit. I have reported to Service Canada and CICC and I am going to add this to my application. Also, with my case when I got the job offer from the immigration consultant, I sent it to the employer for verification. However, he failed to respond to my email and rather informed the immigration consultant about my out reach. I have this email correspondence to show as evidence. Also, I learnt that the more evidence you show the faster your application.
This seems to be quite a prevalent scam going on at the moment. Consultants/lawyers are lining up jobs that don’t exist knowing they can try to apply for a VOWP. If an employer doesn’t respond to a future employee most would question if there was an actual job and wouldn’t move to another country.
 

Dannyquaye

Star Member
Sep 6, 2021
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This seems to be quite a prevalent scam going on at the moment. Consultants/lawyers are lining up jobs that don’t exist knowing they can try to apply for a VOWP. If an employer doesn’t respond to a future employee most would question if there was an actual job and wouldn’t move to another country.
Yes, it's very bad. And this immigration consultancy firm Green Light Canada is scamming alot. I currently know 2 other people facing similar issues with them. And 6 more people who have requested for their refunds but are not willing to pay them. Its troubling to see licensed consultants in this fraudulent act. I've report to Service Canada and CICC but their process is kinda slow
 

Sharalow7

Newbie
Dec 5, 2024
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Still waiting for my result and i already contacted the IRCC and i was told that Background check has been completed .. hoping to get the response soon. Also contacted local MP 2 weeks ago and i havent heard anything yet too :(
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Still waiting for my result and i already contacted the IRCC and i was told that Background check has been completed .. hoping to get the response soon. Also contacted local MP 2 weeks ago and i havent heard anything yet too :(
Many are applying for VOWP at the same time to try to extend their status in Canada so processing time is slow. iRCC must also do their due diligence to verify this is a situation that warrants a VOWP because many are applying who don’t qualify. Processing times are often goals not the reality.
 

Sharalow7

Newbie
Dec 5, 2024
8
2
Got approved today on a Christmas eve.. best gift ever … finally free from my abusive previous employer

timeline:
Applied: nov 5
AOR: nov 6
Validity of biometrics: dec 24
Approval: dec24

do not lose hope everyone:
Evidences: employment standards complaint, rcmp report, doctors note, explanation letter, and other text msgs and email copies, etc
 
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