WP extension as Provincial Nominee... confused!!!

[KPCanada]

Hi, I am really confused about how to extend my work permit...

Here's my situation: I'm a Provincial Nominee and I have applied for PR (regular stream, not express entry), but have not received an AOR yet. My current work permit is going to expire on February 11, 2016 so I'm within that 90 day period where I can apply for a work permit extension.

- Is it right that I can only apply for a closed work permit as I have not received an AOR yet?

- My employer needs to support me with an offer of employment form, employment ID number and a receipt that the compliance fee has been paid, right?

- I'm supposde to submit a "Statement from the province that it has determined that all factors required for the issurance of a work per.mit as per its agreement with Canada have been met, and identifying the occupation and employer information". What is it and where can I get that? Or is that the work permit support letter?

- With the current processing time I would definitely hit implied status, which is something I was hoping to avoid. My employer wants to send me on a business trip during the time when I most likely will be on implied status, so I can't go. To avoid the processing times I was thinking about renewing my work permit at the border. I'm just not sure how risky that would be. I am a german citizen so as far as I know I am eligible for multiple entry and I never had any trouble entering the country, except for once when I had my work permit etc. all in order and the officer still gave me a hard time and gave me a long talk that I can't leave the country on implied status, which I wasn't so I'm not sure what to expect if I try to extend my work permit there. Any suggestions or maybe you can share your experience with flagpoling?

- Is flagpooling also possible if I go to the nearest airport as an authorized port of entry?

Thank you very much, I appreciate any kind of feedback!!!!

 

[Am11]

Hi, I am really confused about how to extend my work permit...

Here's my situation: I'm a Provincial Nominee and I have applied for PR (regular stream, not express entry), but have not received an AOR yet. My current work permit is going to expire on February 11, 2016 so I'm within that 90 day period where I can apply for a work permit extension.

- Is it right that I can only apply for a closed work permit as I have not received an AOR yet?

- My employer needs to support me with an offer of employment form, employment ID number and a receipt that the compliance fee has been paid, right?

- I'm supposde to submit a "Statement from the province that it has determined that all factors required for the issurance of a work per.mit as per its agreement with Canada have been met, and identifying the occupation and employer information". What is it and where can I get that? Or is that the work permit support letter?

- With the current processing time I would definitely hit implied status, which is something I was hoping to avoid. My employer wants to send me on a business trip during the time when I most likely will be on implied status, so I can't go. To avoid the processing times I was thinking about renewing my work permit at the border. I'm just not sure how risky that would be. I am a german citizen so as far as I know I am eligible for multiple entry and I never had any trouble entering the country, except for once when I had my work permit etc. all in order and the officer still gave me a hard time and gave me a long talk that I can't leave the country on implied status, which I wasn't so I'm not sure what to expect if I try to extend my work permit there. Any suggestions or maybe you can share your experience with flagpoling?

- Is flagpooling also possible if I go to the nearest airport as an authorized port of entry?

Thank you very much, I appreciate any kind of feedback!!!!

1 being an german citizen flapolling is an option for you but not sure if they will approve it (confirm it from somewhere)
2 You are eligible for open work permit which BOWP as you are an provincial nominee...
3 If you are on implied status you can leave canada and you can enter back but after entering you can't work ...follow the link for implied status
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/visa/validity/implied.asp
hope that helps..good luck

 

[KPCanada]

Thank you very much for your response.

I called CIC a few days ago to ask if it's going to be a BOWP or closed work permit for my extension. They said without an AOR I am only eligible for a closed work permit, so now I'm a bit confused.

Do you have any thoughs on "Statement from the province..."? Is that the work permit support letter? I emailed PNP and asked to issue a work permit support letter. They want proof that I have handed in my PR application but all I have is a purolator slip and the notification from Purolator that it got delivered in Sydney. According to CIC it takes about 16 weeks for the AOR, by then my visa will have expired and I won't be on implied status without an application. I got my PNP nomination on October 8 and sent my PR application on October 23. I did the best I could but their processing times are out of my control. I don't know what to do!!! HELP!!!

 

[Am11]

Thank you very much for your response.

I called CIC a few days ago to ask if it's going to be a BOWP or closed work permit for my extension. They said without an AOR I am only eligible for a closed work permit, so now I'm a bit confused.

Do you have any thoughs on "Statement from the province..."? Is that the work permit support letter? I emailed PNP and asked to issue a work permit support letter. They want proof that I have handed in my PR application but all I have is a purolator slip and the notification from Purolator that it got delivered in Sydney. According to CIC it takes about 16 weeks for the AOR, by then my visa will have expired and I won't be on implied status without an application. I got my PNP nomination on October 8 and sent my PR application on October 23. I did the best I could but their processing times are out of my control. I don't know what to do!!! HELP!!!

I don't really know what you mean by "Statement from the province..?" But here are the required documents for BOWP and eligiblity criteria...
Bridging work permit: eligibility parameters

To be eligible for a bridging work permit, foreign nationals must meet the following requirements:
•they are currently in Canada;
•they have valid status on a work permit that is due to expire in four months or less;
•they are the principal applicant on an application for permanent residence under the FSWC, the CEC, the FSTC, the PNC (see note below), or the two caregiver classes;
•they have received a positive eligibility assessment on their permanent residence application under one of the Economic Class programs above;
•they have applied for an open work permit; and
•they have paid the work permit processing fee and the Open Work Permit Holder fee.

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Note: Foreign nationals in the PNP are eligible for an open work permit only if they have provided a copy of the nomination letter issued by the nominating province or territory with their application and there is no indication that employment restrictions exist as conditions of the nomination.
The following foreign nationals do not qualify for a bridging work permit:
•foreign nationals in Canada under section 186 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) (work permit exempt);
•foreign nationals who have let their status expire and must apply for restoration in order to return to temporary resident status;
•foreign nationals whose work permits are valid for longer than four months or who already have a new LMIA that can be used as the basis for a new work permit application;
•foreign nationals applying for a bridging work permit at the port of entry;
•spouse and dependants of the principal permanent resident applicant;
•provincial nominees who have not submitted a copy of their nomination letter with the application for a bridging work permit, or whose nomination letter specifically indicates employment restrictions.

 

[Am11]

I don't really know what you mean by "Statement from the province..?" But here are the required documents for BOWP and eligiblity criteria...
Bridging work permit: eligibility parameters

To be eligible for a bridging work permit, foreign nationals must meet the following requirements:
•they are currently in Canada;
•they have valid status on a work permit that is due to expire in four months or less;
•they are the principal applicant on an application for permanent residence under the FSWC, the CEC, the FSTC, the PNC (see note below), or the two caregiver classes;
•they have received a positive eligibility assessment on their permanent residence application under one of the Economic Class programs above;
•they have applied for an open work permit; and
•they have paid the work permit processing fee and the Open Work Permit Holder fee.


Note: Foreign nationals in the PNP are eligible for an open work permit only if they have provided a copy of the nomination letter issued by the nominating province or territory with their application and there is no indication that employment restrictions exist as conditions of the nomination.
The following foreign nationals do not qualify for a bridging work permit:
•foreign nationals in Canada under section 186 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) (work permit exempt);
•foreign nationals who have let their status expire and must apply for restoration in order to return to temporary resident status;
•foreign nationals whose work permits are valid for longer than four months or who already have a new LMIA that can be used as the basis for a new work permit application;
•foreign nationals applying for a bridging work permit at the port of entry;
•spouse and dependants of the principal permanent resident applicant;
•provincial nominees who have not submitted a copy of their nomination letter with the application for a bridging work permit, or whose nomination letter specifically indicates employment restrictions.

According to this :
Please review your results and modify your answers if required.








What would you like to do in Canada?

Work


How long are you planning to stay in Canada?

Temporarily - more than 6 months


What is the country/territory of your passport?

Germany, Federal Republic of


What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.

Canada


Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older?

No


What is your date of birth?

January 29, 1987





Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)?

No







What is your current immigration status in Canada?

Worker







Does one of the following apply to you? •I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable•I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or•I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or•I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or•I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or•I applied for permanent residence to an office in-Canada and was determined to be eligible for permanent resident status (first stage approval).

Yes


Are you are a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:•Holds a Work Permit for a job in National Occupation Classification O, A, B;•Holds a study permit and is a full-time student at a university, community college, CÉGEP or other authorized educational institution;•Holds a Temporary Resident Permit that is valid for six months or more;•Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval)•Is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable.

No


Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who is: •a foreign government officer in Canada on an exchange agreement•a military personnel assigned to Canada•a participant in professional sports activities or events•an employee of a foreign news company•a religious worker

No





What is your marital status?

Never Married/Single


What is your province of destination?If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.

Ontario





Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada?

No




When does your status in Canada expire?


Date

February 10, 2016







Have you had a medical exam performed by a CIC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?

No







Have you lived in a designated country or territory for more than six months in the last year?

No







Do you want to work in one of the following jobs?•health sciences worker•clinical laboratory worker•patient attendant in nursing or geriatric homes•medical student admitted to Canada to attend university•medical elective and physician on short term assignment•teacher of primary or secondary schools or other teachers of small children•domestics worker, someone who gives in-home care to children, the elderly and the disabled•day nursery worker

No







Do you want to submit an application for a family member?

No







Are you giving someone access to your application?




No







There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt?




Yes, I will be paying my application fees.




Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera?

Yes




Will you be paying your application fees online? To pay online, you need a Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Yes

This is what you need in order to apply for a open work permit.

Your document checklist


Working in Canada – Your personal checklist

Based on your answers, you may be eligible to come to Canada as a worker.






To apply online, you will need this personal reference code: CW9939326211



Step 1:


Record your personal reference code. This code will expire on Saturday January 16 2016 3:40:07 PM GMT. It is valid only for this application. When you return to the CIC site to apply online, you will need to enter your personal reference code. We will use this code to retrieve the list of documents you need to submit with your application.



Step 2:


Print this page. You will need this information to apply.



Step 3:


Read the application guide. Application guides can be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/index.asp



Step 4:


Gather these documents and complete the application forms:

Are you having difficulty downloading a form?

Versions of application forms for study permits and work permits dated November 2013 (11-2013), or later, and applications for temporary resident visas dated March 2014 (03-2014), or later, can only be uploaded to MyCIC.


Application Form(s)

Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker (IMM5710)

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Supporting Documents

Passport or travel document
Instructions

Digital Photo
Instructions



Fees


Fees



Application

Quantity

Price (CAD) per unit

Total (CAD)




Work Permit

1

$155

$155



Open Work Permit Holder Fee

1

$100

$100


The fee shown is an estimate based on the fees in effect on the day that this Personal Reference Code is issued. The actual fees to be paid will be calculated on the date of submission.

Total Price (CAD)$255



All documents must be provided in either English or French. If you have a document in another language, please provide a copy of the document in the original language with an English or French translation.