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wicaact

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Apr 25, 2014
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Category........
Visa Office......
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Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-04-2016
AOR Received.
17-05-2016
kasinow said:
Hello,

I just got invitation to apply for BC PNP. Currently I'm under IEC Young Professionals work permit which will expire in 3 weeks (mid of Sep).

My question is: when I submit my BC PNP application and pay the fee, can I obtain any other work permit or work permit extension or bridging work permit which would allow me to keep working until BC PNP makes a decision on my application?
No, you cannot apply for a work permit until BC PNP issue you nomination certificate.
Once BC PNP approved your application, request a work permit support letter and apply under LMIA exemption category.
 

kasinow

Star Member
Jun 2, 2016
89
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
13-10-2016
AOR Received.
25-10-2016
Med's Done....
11-11-2016
wicaact said:
No, you cannot apply for a work permit until BC PNP issue you nomination certificate.
Once BC PNP approved your application, request a work permit support letter and apply under LMIA exemption category.
But I heard that it will take up to two months until they approve my application.
Is it even worth for me to apply since my work permit is expiring in 3 weeks and I read somewhere that you cannot get a nomination if you're out of status in Canada. Is that right?
Btw, recently I've applied for a work permit extension by regular mail in order to benefit of implied status until they'll refuse my application. I'm not sure if that helps.
 

wicaact

Hero Member
Apr 25, 2014
347
80
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-04-2016
AOR Received.
17-05-2016
kasinow said:
But I heard that it will take up to two months until they approve my application.
Is it even worth for me to apply since my work permit is expiring in 3 weeks and I read somewhere that you cannot get a nomination if you're out of status in Canada. Is that right?
Btw, recently I've applied for a work permit extension by regular mail in order to benefit of implied status until they'll refuse my application. I'm not sure if that helps.
Talk to PNP officers and see if they can accelerate your application, in certain case they will prioritize the applicants whose work permit is about to expire.
 

shasai

Star Member
Jun 20, 2016
131
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Hi, I received invitation from BC to apply for PNP.

My Question is: Do i need to have a valid job offer from BC employer..

Also can i work in other province after i get the 600 points from BC for EE profile. Please advise. Thank you
 

wicaact

Hero Member
Apr 25, 2014
347
80
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-04-2016
AOR Received.
17-05-2016
shasai said:
Hi, I received invitation from BC to apply for PNP.

My Question is: Do i need to have a valid job offer from BC employer..

Also can i work in other province after i get the 600 points from BC for EE profile. Please advise. Thank you
You need a valid job offer from BC employer, and will be valid throughout application process.
You can't move to other province when PR application is still in process, intention to stay in the province that nominates you is essential on Federal part of process.
 

P@ssw0rd1

Star Member
Aug 24, 2016
163
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Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hello Guys!!! Need advise. I recently changed my job title from NOC B to NOC A. It helped me in increase of points under BC PNP. Here my problem is I gave my old job offer letter to CIC a year back for my spouse visa approval. She got her visa and she is in Canada now. Just for the sake of points i changed my job title and noc code. BC pnp is looking for minimum 2 years of skilled experience for EE skilled worker in same job position or same noc code. Recently I received invitation under EE skilled worker. With my employer support i applied for BC pnp. I have a confusion here. Can bc pnp access my old offer letter which i submitted to CIC and compare my new offer letter.? will it leads to rejection.? please advise. Thanks
 

calvinwang2012

Star Member
Jun 26, 2014
72
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Hi guys, I've applied for Bc pnp in mid June and didn't receive any notification yet. Already more than two months passed. Is this waiting time normal? :eek: :mad:
 

sagapate

Newbie
May 13, 2016
6
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Hi Guys,
I need an expert advice. I got PNP on 19/8/16. I am on implied status now because my work permit got expired 30/7/16 and I have already applied for the extension.
How can I apply for a new work permit now? Should I go to the border or just send the nomination letter and work permit support letter to CIC to go with my existing application?
 

shasai

Star Member
Jun 20, 2016
131
1
Thank you....

I got the invitation to apply for BC PNP.

Can someone in this group help me where to upload the application documents and also kindly share me the list of documents to be upload. Thank you again
 

kasinow

Star Member
Jun 2, 2016
89
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
13-10-2016
AOR Received.
25-10-2016
Med's Done....
11-11-2016
shasai said:
Can someone in this group help me where to upload the application documents and also kindly share me the list of documents to be upload. Thank you again
Login here https://www.pnpapplication.gov.bc.ca/user/sign-in and you'll see what documents you have to upload.



Btw, I have a couple questions as well.

In BC PNP FAQ is written:
The BC PNP may only accept requests for work permit support letters if ALL of the following are met:
- you have been nominated by the BC PNP
- you have submitted your application for permanent residence to IRCC within the six-month period after you have been nominated
- you continue to meet the conditions of nomination
- your current work permit expires within 120 days
What does "been nominated" mean? Am I nominated when I got ITA OR am I nominated when I submit my application OR am I nominated when they approve my application?
And what does that mean "submitted your application for permanent residence to IRCC"? As far as I understand application for PR is going through Express Entry now. Is it enough to be in Express Entry pool? Or I have to have ITA and submit an application for Express Entry as well?
 

wicaact

Hero Member
Apr 25, 2014
347
80
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-04-2016
AOR Received.
17-05-2016
kasinow said:
Login here https://www.pnpapplication.gov.bc.ca/user/sign-in and you'll see what documents you have to upload.



Btw, I have a couple questions as well.

In BC PNP FAQ is written:What does "been nominated" mean? Am I nominated when I got ITA OR am I nominated when I submit my application OR am I nominated when they approve my application?
And what does that mean "submitted your application for permanent residence to IRCC"? As far as I understand application for PR is going through Express Entry now. Is it enough to be in Express Entry pool? Or I have to have ITA and submit an application for Express Entry as well?
been nominated = BC PNP approves your application and you receive nomination certificate through email.
submitted your application for permanent residence to IRCC = Have ITA from Express entry, submit PR application and paid fees.

In certain case BC PNP will issue work permit support letter without applicant submitting application to IRCC, talk to BC PNP about the resolution, they are very responsive and helpful, since your work permit is going to expire, don't wait another day.
 

kasinow

Star Member
Jun 2, 2016
89
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
13-10-2016
AOR Received.
25-10-2016
Med's Done....
11-11-2016
wicaact said:
been nominated = BC PNP approves your application and you receive nomination certificate through email.
submitted your application for permanent residence to IRCC = Have ITA from Express entry, submit PR application and paid fees.

In certain case BC PNP will issue work permit support letter without applicant submitting application to IRCC, talk to BC PNP about the resolution, they are very responsive and helpful, since your work permit is going to expire, don't wait another day.
Got it, thank you for explanation.

What is the right channel to communicate with them? Phone or email? I've tried calling, but just ended up fighting with robots and answering machines. I just sent them an email asking to accelerate my PNP application and make a decision on it ASAP. Hope they will help me out here.
 

wicaact

Hero Member
Apr 25, 2014
347
80
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-04-2016
AOR Received.
17-05-2016
kasinow said:
Got it, thank you for explanation.

What is the right channel to communicate with them? Phone or email? I've tried calling, but just ended up fighting with robots and answering machines. I just sent them an email asking to accelerate my PNP application and make a decision on it ASAP. Hope they will help me out here.
Email is OK, if you living in Vancouver you can also visit the office located in downtown.
 

kasinow

Star Member
Jun 2, 2016
89
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
13-10-2016
AOR Received.
25-10-2016
Med's Done....
11-11-2016
wicaact said:
Email is OK, if you living in Vancouver you can also visit the office located in downtown.
Good idea about visiting office! I'm going there now! Thanks!

EDIT: Spoke with PNP officer in person. Unfortunately they cannot accelerate the application. The officer suggested me to apply for a work permit extension by regular mail in order to buy some time and be under implied status until they make a decision.