Work Permit while PR Application

[TomFury]

Hello, I have created my EE profile and waiting for the invitation. My employer informed me about a possible Work Permit in Canada. My question is, assume I get the invitation soon and my AOR,
is it fine for my to go ahead for the processing of work permit?
If I get a WP before I get the CoPR, will I be able to travel to Canada and if I am able to travel, will it affect my PR application in any way?

Thanks.

 

[scylla]

Hello, I have created my EE profile and waiting for the invitation. My employer informed me about a possible Work Permit in Canada. My question is, assume I get the invitation soon and my AOR,
is it fine for my to go ahead for the processing of work permit?
If I get a WP before I get the CoPR, will I be able to travel to Canada and if I am able to travel, will it affect my PR application in any way?

Thanks.

Yes - it's fine. Yes - you could travel to Canada. No impact on PR.

 

[TomFury]

Yes - it's fine. Yes - you could travel to Canada. No impact on PR.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[kalani123]

Yes - it's fine. Yes - you could travel to Canada. No impact on PR.

Hi Scylla,

Can you please let me know your thoughts on my below situation.

I hold sinp nomination and my EE pr application is currently in progress (aor Sept 2020).

Right now my company in India is planning apply for ICT work permit for Ontario.

Will my ict work permit for Ontario get rejected bcos of my existing SINP pr which is in progress?

Thank you.

 

[scylla]

Hi Scylla,

Can you please let me know your thoughts on my below situation.

I hold sinp nomination and my EE pr application is currently in progress (aor Sept 2020).

Right now my company in India is planning apply for ICT work permit for Ontario.

Will my ict work permit for Ontario get rejected bcos of my existing SINP pr which is in progress?

Thank you.

I don't think your ICT will be rejected but this could potentially cause issues for your EE application because this will show you have an intent to move to a province other than the one that nominated you.

 

[kalani123]

I don't think your ICT will be rejected but this could potentially cause issues for your EE application because this will show you have an intent to move to a province other than the one that nominated you.

Thank you scylla for the response.

 

[ssejpal]

Hi @scylla,

Would you please let me know your thoughts on my situation ? Thank You.

I have submitted my PR Application (Express Entry - FSW) in December 2019.

Due to Covid-19 - FSW-Outland Application are not getting updates so Final Decision is pending for me.
(As per GCMS Notes : Application is Approved)

Now I am getting an opportunity for ICT work permit form my Employer (and Open Work Permit for Spouse)
(For ICT Work Permit # Primary Application : Me -- Dependent : My Spouse)

I have below questions :

1. Does ICT affect my PR Application Processing ?
2. Also Do I need to mention about PR Application while Applying Work Permit ? If Yes then Where I can mention ?
3. Documents required for Open Work Permit for Spouse ?

Thanks.

PR Application Timeline :

Primary Application : My Spouse
Dependent : Me

Express Entry : CRS - 485
Stream : FSW Outland - India
VO - Ottawa

ITA - October 2, 2019
Medical Test Acknowledgement Date : November 22, 2019
AOR - December 2, 2019
MEP - December 17, 2019 - Medical Updated
Biometrics Collection Letter - December 17, 2019
GU - 1 # Biometrics Completed - December 27, 2019
GU - 2 # Real IP1 # Background Check Changes - January 9, 2020
GU - 3 # Real IP2 # Background Check Changes - April 8, 2020
GU - 4 # October 20, 2020
GU - 5 # December 01, 2020
Medicals Expiry - November 22, 2020
All stages Valid - April 22, 2020
Final Decision - Pending

 

[scylla]

Hi @scylla,

Would you please let me know your thoughts on my situation ? Thank You.

I have submitted my PR Application (Express Entry - FSW) in December 2019.

Due to Covid-19 - FSW-Outland Application are not getting updates so Final Decision is pending for me.
(As per GCMS Notes : Application is Approved)

Now I am getting an opportunity for ICT work permit form my Employer (and Open Work Permit for Spouse)
(For ICT Work Permit # Primary Application : Me -- Dependent : My Spouse)

I have below questions :

1. Does ICT affect my PR Application Processing ?
2. Also Do I need to mention about PR Application while Applying Work Permit ? If Yes then Where I can mention ?
3. Documents required for Open Work Permit for Spouse ?

Thanks.

PR Application Timeline :

Primary Application : My Spouse
Dependent : Me

Express Entry : CRS - 485
Stream : FSW Outland - India
VO - Ottawa

ITA - October 2, 2019
Medical Test Acknowledgement Date : November 22, 2019
AOR - December 2, 2019
MEP - December 17, 2019 - Medical Updated
Biometrics Collection Letter - December 17, 2019
GU - 1 # Biometrics Completed - December 27, 2019
GU - 2 # Real IP1 # Background Check Changes - January 9, 2020
GU - 3 # Real IP2 # Background Check Changes - April 8, 2020
GU - 4 # October 20, 2020
GU - 5 # December 01, 2020
Medicals Expiry - November 22, 2020
All stages Valid - April 22, 2020
Final Decision - Pending

1. You can apply for the ICT. No impact to your PR application.
2. No - you don't. Your PR application was already submitted and there's no need to update.
3. Follow the instructions on the IRCC website. I don't know the full list by memory.

 

[TomFury]

Hi, I have a follow-up question on this.

I have created my EE profile in January 2021 (outland) and haven't got any invitation yet because of no FSW Outland draws. My employer offered an ICT visa for me and the application is in the process. (medical done and passed, did not submit biometrics yet because of VAC closure). Could you please tell me when I should update about the work permit in my Express Entry profile. Is it now or once the application is approved or once I land in Canada with a work permit? Thank you!

 

[Rohit2918]

I am in the same situation and have the same query. Can anyone please guide.

 

[Pwnmann123]

EE profile created 15 march(481 CRS) NOI from Alberta 26 march Application submitted 5 May Verification email to current and Canadian employer 14 June Nomination received 16 June (1031 CRS) I know that I will get ITA under PNP category most probably next week Wednesday. Can I apply for work permit on the basis of this nomination from Alberta ?

 

[TomFury]

Hello, I have another followup question: My WP (ICT GSS) got approved and I will be traveling from India soon. But I did not get any invitation as there is no FSW draws since January 2021 (EE profile created in Jan 2021).

1. Assuming they will start giving FSW invitations probably after 3 months (towards the end of 2021) and I am already in Canada, will I be able to still continue as an outland applicant?

2. Another scenario is lets say there is no FSW draws until January 2022; in that case my application will expire before I get any invitation; and lets say from February onwards they started FSW draws and I don't have enough inland experience (less than 6 months), but I will mention about my Canadian experience in the profile. In this case, will I be considered as an inland applicant or still outland applicant?

Could anyone please answer these?