Applying for a work permit at the border and some other questions

[babycakes]

Hi,

A few questions...

1. I am a Filipino and do not have a U.S. visa. My question is, can I apply for a work permit at the border even though I do not have a U.S. visa? I have all requirements ready - LMO, job offer, medical, etc.

2. If the location of the job is in Alberta, which port of entry would be the best one to go to?

3. What will determine the validity of the Work Permit? Will it be up until the passport would expire or can the Immigration Officer issue a Work Permit longer than the validity of the  passport?

4. Where and how do I renew a Philippine passport if I am working in Alberta?

Thanks!!!



 

[Leon]

Are you visa exempt to Canada?  If not, then you can not apply at the border, see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-eligible.asp#enter

[BCguy]

Hi,

A few questions...

1. I am a Filipino and do not have a U.S. visa. My question is, can I apply for a work permit at the border even though I do not have a U.S. visa? I have all requirements ready - LMO, job offer, medical, etc.YES

2. If the location of the job is in Alberta, which port of entry would be the best one to go to?THE NEAREST LAND BORDER TO THE US

3. What will determine the validity of the Work Permit? Will it be up until the passport would expire or can the Immigration Officer issue a Work Permit longer than the validity of the  passport?DISCRETION OF OFFICER BUT USUALLY LIFE OF THE PERMIT

4. Where and how do I renew a Philippine passport if I am working in Alberta?PHILIPPINE CONSULATE VANCOUVER

Thanks!!!YOUR WELCOME



 

There you go

[babycakes]

Thanks BCguy!

[babycakes]

By the way BCguy, for Question Number 1.

1. I am a Filipino and do not have a U.S. visa. My question is, can I apply for a work permit at the border even though I do not have a U.S. visa? I have all requirements ready - LMO, job offer, medical, etc.YES

I am a Visitor's Visa holder for Canada. My visa is valid until December 2010. Is the answer to this a YES still?