Drive UBER on closed work permit

[imrankhan78]

Hi,

Can I drive Uber on a employer-specific work permit after my working hours to cover some travelling and car cost.

If it is not allowed then why uber approved my application after submitting all documents including eligibility of work, where I submitted my work permit.

Please help

 

[Naturgrl]

You can only work for the employer named on your closed work permit.

 

[imrankhan78]

You can only work for the employer named on your closed work permit.

Is driving part time (few hours) considered working for another employer.

Further my employer has No objection, as long as I complete my working hours with them.

Big question: Why UBER approved my application with current work permit? Don't they know about regulation or it is allowed.

 

[Naturgrl]

Is driving part time (few hours) considered working for another employer.

Further my employer has No objection, as long as I complete my working hours with them.

Big question: Why UBER approved my application with current work permit? Don't they know about regulation or it is allowed.

Are you on a closed work permit with LMIA with an employer specified? If yes, you can’t work for Uber even if your employer approves. It is not Uber’s responsibility to ensure you are meeting your work permit conditions. You should not be applying to jobs if on a closed, employer-specific permit.

 

[imrankhan78]

I am on a closed work permit with LMIA exempted. Actually I am owner and major share holder of company I work for.

Is there any way to contact IRCC to get exact picture of this. please help

 

[Naturgrl]

I am on a closed work permit with LMIA exempted. Actually I am owner and major share holder of company I work for.

Is there any way to contact IRCC to get exact picture of this. please help

Sure you can call them. Contact info is on the site. But right now you can't take any other employment since your visa is employer specific. The point of the closed work permit and you are the owner is that you don't need to take outside work.

 

[VIJAYMAGHNANI]

I think there should be No problem as you are not taking away hours from your job.

 

[Naturgrl]

I think there should be No problem as you are not taking away hours from your job.

How is that possible on a closed work permit where you can only work for the employer on your permit?

 

[Copingwithlife]

Hi,

Can I drive Uber on a employer-specific work permit after my working hours to cover some travelling and car cost.

If it is not allowed then why uber approved my application after submitting all documents including eligibility of work, where I submitted my work permit.

Please help

Uber only asks for a GST HST number to drive . That’s for taxes . And it’s considered employment regardless if it’s on closed work permit or self employment
It’s not UBER who has to approve it, it’s the IRCC. And you’re not an employee for UBER. It’s considered self employment

 

[canuck78]

I am on a closed work permit with LMIA exempted. Actually I am owner and major share holder of company I work for.

Is there any way to contact IRCC to get exact picture of this. please help

Pretty clear just look at the conditions of your WP. It indicates the one employer you are allowed to work for. If you are working for Uber stop immediately. If you are the owner of the company why are you needing approval from your employer? Something doesn’t make sense.

 

[YVR123]

I am on a closed work permit with LMIA exempted. Actually I am owner and major share holder of company I work for.

Is there any way to contact IRCC to get exact picture of this. please help

OK. And now you said you are your own employer and you said OK to yourself to work outside of your close work permit job.

It's a close work permit and you can ONLY work for that company.

Uber doesn't care. You are the one who need to ensure that you can legally work under the condition of your work permit. You will have issue with anything that will require you to disclose your work history (e.g. PR application, further visa application and hidding it will be misresprenstation)

 

[kamal70]

Hi I am IEC visa Holder and driving uber can my Spouse apply sowp From india ?

 

[canuck78]

Hi I am IEC visa Holder and driving uber can my Spouse apply sowp From india ?

No SOWP isn’t available for IEC holders.

 

[kamal70]

So what Visa can apply?

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi I am IEC visa Holder and driving uber can my Spouse apply sowp From india ?

You are independant contractor so would not count. SOWPs have changed so make sure your job is high wage and skilled.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...sidence-programs-for-sustainable-volumes.html