Permanent residence and work permit

[sobol]

Dear all,
I've submitted two months ago for the PR VISA and got the file number and the receipt. Recently, i've found the job and I have to submit for Work Permit. Can I do it in parallel or they will require to withdraw my PR application? Is there any risk that my PR application will damage the processing of the work permit?
Thanks a lot.

[kelmolab]

Hi, same situation here.. there is this thing called the "dual Intent Policy" wherein one's is not precluded in pursuing the PR status if one has a Work permit visa or application. application for PR and a Work Permit is processed independently from one and the other. You dont need to withdraw your application for PR, your work permit should actually compliment your PR application. Goodluck!

[sobol]

Thanks for your reply. Actually I asked because they have such a sentence in their application documentation: "satisfy an officer that you'll leave Canada at the end of your employment". But it is clear that if I submit for the PR in parallel - I mean to stay in Canada.

[kelmolab]

the authorities would definitely like to be assured that you are leaving Canada upon expiration of your WORK VISA.. Should you however get approved (PR), then things will be different. I strongly suggest that during your interview, lay out your cards, let them know  your intent to immigrate to Canada, but would go about it by the book.   

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