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Open work permit extension

Noc2993

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Jan 23, 2020
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Hello all,

My wife has open work permit which is valid till February 2021 and so I got the open work permit with the same validity. We are in Canada now.

Can we extend our work permit?
If yes, who should extend it? Me or my wife?
My wife studied in Canada, 2 year PGD course and has 2 years of work experience in Canada. I moved here from the USA.
Do wee need job offer for extension? Is there any other requirements to be eligible?

Look forward to answers.

thank you in advance.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,541
20,360
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hello all,

My wife has open work permit which is valid till February 2021 and so I got the open work permit with the same validity. We are in Canada now.

Can we extend our work permit?
If yes, who should extend it? Me or my wife?
My wife studied in Canada, 2 year PGD course and has 2 years of work experience in Canada. I moved here from the USA.
Do wee need job offer for extension? Is there any other requirements to be eligible?

Look forward to answers.

thank you in advance.
One of you would need to secure a job offer and the employer would need to obtain an approved LMIA to extend. The LMIA process is long and expensive for the employer and it's generally difficult to find employers who are willing to do this. Would recommend you start these discussions with your employer now.
 

Noc2993

Newbie
Jan 23, 2020
9
0
One of you would need to secure a job offer and the employer would need to obtain an approved LMIA to extend. The LMIA process is long and expensive for the employer and it's generally difficult to find employers who are willing to do this. Would recommend you start these discussions with your employer now.
Without LMIA, it’s not possible to extend the OWP? My employer won’t give LMIA.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,541
20,360
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Without LMIA, it’s not possible to extend the OWP? My employer won’t give LMIA.
The only way that would be possible is if you have already applied for PR and your application is in progress and you've received AOR or a provincial nomination. Otherwise you need an LMIA.
 
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