I have been reading a lot online about status extensions, status restorations, change of status, etc. and I only got very confused. I am currently in between jobs in Vancouver, BC, and I have a job offer from an employer.
My work permit from a previous employer expired a week ago (Feb 26) and now I am waiting for a new LMIA that got filed from my future employer a couple of days after my work permit expired (March 1).
At the moment I am waiting for the new LMIA, then if it goes through, I will go to the border to flagpole and get my work permit. Do I need to restore my status while I wait for the LMIA? Will my LMIA be approved without problems or might I run into problems because of it? Will I have to wait a few months to restore my status before I will be able to work again?
I am from Italy so I do not need a visa.
If you have any insights I'd love to hear them. The CIC website is very vague and the call centers does not pick up my calls.
Thanks in advance.
Diego
My work permit from a previous employer expired a week ago (Feb 26) and now I am waiting for a new LMIA that got filed from my future employer a couple of days after my work permit expired (March 1).
At the moment I am waiting for the new LMIA, then if it goes through, I will go to the border to flagpole and get my work permit. Do I need to restore my status while I wait for the LMIA? Will my LMIA be approved without problems or might I run into problems because of it? Will I have to wait a few months to restore my status before I will be able to work again?
I am from Italy so I do not need a visa.
If you have any insights I'd love to hear them. The CIC website is very vague and the call centers does not pick up my calls.
Thanks in advance.
Diego