Waiting for new LMO/LMIA (renewal)

[agiesdelacruz]

Hi all,

I need help and advice. My work permit will expire this December 2, 2014 and my renewal is on process. There is still no result if my new LMO/LMIA is approved. We sent our application for my new LMIA last August. Should I stop working and wait for my new LMIA & work permit or can I still continue working?

Thanks so much.
Agie

 

[ragluf]

Hi all,

I need help and advice. My work permit will expire this December 2, 2014 and my renewal is on process. There is still no result if my new LMO/LMIA is approved. We sent our application for my new LMIA last August. Should I stop working and wait for my new LMIA & work permit or can I still continue working?

Thanks so much.
Agie

You can continue working, provided you have submitted the renewal/application for the extension of the WP before your current one expires.
See here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=188&t=17

However, this pertains to a WP application, not the LMIA application. The hope is you get the LMIA and apply for a new WP/extension WP before your current one expires. If your current WP expires before getting the LMIA and submitting an application for the new WP, then you need to stop working, as your authorization to work has lapsed.

.../atb

 

[agiesdelacruz]

Thanks for your reply ragluf.

 

[agiesdelacruz]

Hi all,

Can i go home to my country of origin and will just wait there for the processing of my new LmIA and work permit? Is that possible? Will there be any consequences if I decide to just wait outside canada?

Thanks!