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Work Permit expired after Express entry ITA, what next?

Harman221

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Jun 23, 2017
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Urgent Help Needed

Hi Everyone,

I'm helping a friend who's in a tough situation, and I could use some advice. Here are the details:

Received Express Entry ITA: 31st July 2024
Work Permit Expired: 11th August 2024
LMIA from Employer (Dual Intent): Issued on: 1st November 2023 & Expiry: 1st May 2025

If I consider applying for status restoration to get an LMIA-based employer-specific closed work permit since she already has an LMIA. My main concern is whether she will be able to work during this process. (The IRCC website says she can't work while waiting for the status restoration: link)

We're also in the process of submitting her Express Entry profile while she's gathering the necessary documents. Once she receives the Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) from IRCC, Can I go ahead with applying for her BOWP along with the restoration of status, and then will she be allowed to work based on BOWP? even though she's still waiting for the restoration of her status, which could take a couple of months.


Thank you.

Please help @Miss bee
 
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