Convert work permit to open work permit

[Leon]

Regarding applying for a new work permit at the border, this is what immigration says:

Eligibility to apply as you enter Canada

You can apply for a work permit as you enter Canada, but only if you meet the following requirements:

you are temporary resident visa exempt and
your job does not need a labour market opinion from HRSDC (some exceptions apply) or
you hold a labour market opinion from HRSDC.

I have heard of one person who was not visa exempt and had a multiple entry visa who did go to the border and was granted a work permit but that was probably a mistake as the rules are clear.  Still, it could be worth a try if the border is not too far away.  If they don't grant it at the border, you can still mail it in and wait 66 days.

[job_seeker]

I think it's worth a try. If the OP gets denied at the border with all supporting documents at hand (valid TRV/WP and/or VR, job offer, LMO and Contract), then he would still be able to send application to Vegreville. I did it once but it seems ages ago and a lot might have changed. I had valid multiple entry TRV as a worker, not from visa exempt country, new employer, new contract, new LMO, did a U-turn at the border and less than 30 minutes later had a new WP on my hand. A bit of a scary experience dealing with immigration but the officers were very nice.

Regarding applying for a new work permit at the border, this is what immigration says:

I have heard of one person who was not visa exempt and had a multiple entry visa who did go to the border and was granted a work permit but that was probably a mistake as the rules are clear.  Still, it could be worth a try if the border is not too far away.  If they don't grant it at the border, you can still mail it in and wait 66 days.

[Iwanttoimmigrate]

I think it's worth a try. If the OP gets denied at the border with all supporting documents at hand (valid TRV/WP and/or VR, job offer, LMO and Contract), then he would still be able to send application to Vegreville. I did it once but it seems ages ago and a lot might have changed. I had valid multiple entry TRV as a worker, not from visa exempt country, new employer, new contract, new LMO, did a U-turn at the border and less than 30 minutes later had a new WP on my hand. A bit of a scary experience dealing with immigration but the officers were very nice.

Thank you Job_Seeker and Leon for your directions.

So what do you guys suggest pessimistically, I meant without any risks of border security services not allowing me to get into Canada.

Regards.