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Finished 24 months of the LCP - Want an open work permit while waiting for PR

LCPtoWork

Newbie
Aug 23, 2011
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Hello,

I finished over 24 months of the LCP and I am wondering what I can do to get an open work permit while I wait to get PR. What forms do I need to fill out, do I have to wait until my full 3 years and 3 months to work a different type of job? If not, how long does it take to get an open work permit and what is the process.

Please let me know, I am wanting to work something more related to what I studied in university.
 

job_seeker

VIP Member
Jul 27, 2009
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You get the OWP after the first stage approval. Hopefully you sent and paid for, the application for a work permit together with your PR application.


LCPtoWork said:
Hello,

I finished over 24 months of the LCP and I am wondering what I can do to get an open work permit while I wait to get PR. What forms do I need to fill out, do I have to wait until my full 3 years and 3 months to work a different type of job? If not, how long does it take to get an open work permit and what is the process.

Please let me know, I am wanting to work something more related to what I studied in university.
 

wsongco

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Nov 7, 2010
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montreal
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CPC VERGREVILLE
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first stage approval 15 - 16 months who knows when you will get your OWP.

check the link:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-other.asp
 

Bambiegirl

Hero Member
May 18, 2011
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LCPtoWork said:
Hello,

I finished over 24 months of the LCP and I am wondering what I can do to get an open work permit while I wait to get PR. What forms do I need to fill out, do I have to wait until my full 3 years and 3 months to work a different type of job? If not, how long does it take to get an open work permit and what is the process.

Please let me know, I am wanting to work something more related to what I studied in university.
Need to apply for the open work permit and the PR. If you havent applied yet....do it now since the processing takes 15-16months.check this link for forms, guides and document checklist:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/live-in.asp
 

RAG

Full Member
Aug 9, 2011
35
0
Dear Experts,

I am confused with the above discussion..what is meant by OWP/PR status..
I am on open permit..can i apply for extension of OWP???but i have studied for 1 year and got 1 year OWP..and it is going to be expired in 2 more months..what is many by OWP/PR application..My PR is in process..i enquired about the status and got reply saying it's in queue for further processing..can i continue my stay until they make decision about my PR applicaiton even after my open work permit expires.

Please help me..

Thank You,
 

RAG

Full Member
Aug 9, 2011
35
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Dear Experts,

What is meant by LCP?
I am confused with the above discussion..what is meant by OWP/PR status..
I am on open permit..can i apply for extension of OWP???but i have studied for 1 year and got 1 year OWP..and it is going to be expired soon..what is many by OWP/PR application..My PR is in process..i enquired about the status and got reply saying it's in queue for further processing..can i continue my stay until they make decision about my PR applicaiton even after my open work permit expires.

Please help me..

Thank You,
 

Bambiegirl

Hero Member
May 18, 2011
222
2
RAG said:
Dear Experts,

What is meant by LCP?
I am confused with the above discussion..what is meant by OWP/PR status..
I am on open permit..can i apply for extension of OWP???but i have studied for 1 year and got 1 year OWP..and it is going to be expired soon..what is many by OWP/PR application..My PR is in process..i enquired about the status and got reply saying it's in queue for further processing..can i continue my stay until they make decision about my PR applicaiton even after my open work permit expires.

Please help me..

Thank You,
Hi RAG!
LCP-Live-in Caregiver Program
OWP-Open Work Permit
PR-Permanent Resident
This is a program in the government that after working 24months(but its 40months including processing) of live in work you can apply for open work permit and PR.