Can I apply BOWP under PNP SINP

[lady_me]

Hi Guys, I just want to ask:
I have PR application under PNP SINP, background check still on process, and my work permit will expire this April 2018.
My question is:
Can I apply for a bridging open work permit? Even if I have restriction in my nomination.
And if yes, should I click initial work permit or workpermit in same employer in Imm 5710?
Thank you for your response

 

[Wonderland_1010]

Hi Guys, I just want to ask:
I have PR application under PNP SINP, background check still on process, and my work permit will expire this April 2018.
My question is:
Can I apply for a bridging open work permit? Even if I have restriction in my nomination.
And if yes, should I click initial work permit or workpermit in same employer in Imm 5710?
Thank you for your response

No you cannot apply for BOWP due to having restrictions on your PNP. You have to apply for a closed work permit which ties you to your current employer until you get PR.

 

[vinicius.tb84]

Hi

No you cannot apply for BOWP due to having restrictions on your PNP. You have to apply for a closed work permit which ties you to your current employer until you get PR.

Hi There, quick question about this... I have an open work permit which will expire end of March, I've got a SINP tied to my employer and I applied for PR few months ago. Here is the question, when requesting the extension of my work permit, my employer needs to play any compliance fee?

Tks

 

[Wonderland_1010]

Hi


Hi There, quick question about this... I have an open work permit which will expire end of March, I've got a SINP tied to my employer and I applied for PR few months ago. Here is the question, when requesting the extension of my work permit, my employer needs to play any compliance fee?

Tks

Yes there is a $230 compliance fee and the employer must submit a LMIA Exempt form online on IRCC website.

 

[vinicius.tb84]

Yes there is a $230 compliance fee and the employer must submit a LMIA Exempt form online on IRCC website.

Tks for help, and what if I've already requested online my new closed work permit without paying the fee? Can my employer pay the fee while the visa process is ongoing? Or should I withdraw my application and start again after the payment is made?

Appreciate your help...

 

[Wonderland_1010]

Tks for help, and what if I've already requested online my new closed work permit without paying the fee? Can my employer pay the fee while the visa process is ongoing? Or should I withdraw my application and start again after the payment is made?

Appreciate your help...

I'm assuming that you also didn't obtain a employment ID number which you would have gotten if your employer had submitted a LMIA Exempt form and paid the compliance fee.


Well if you still have time left on your current work permit, then i suggest you withdraw the application and have your employer do the LMIA Exempt form and pay the compliance first before reapplying.

 

[vinicius.tb84]

I'm assuming that you also didn't obtain a employment ID number which you would have gotten if your employer had submitted a LMIA Exempt form and paid the compliance fee.


Well if you still have time left on your current work permit, then i suggest you withdraw the application and have your employer do the LMIA Exempt form and pay the compliance first before reapplying.

I'll do that... thank you for your answer... I would highly appreciate if you can help me with another issue, that I've been struggling with..

My current OWP is attached to my wife student visa, as we came to Canada so she can study and I work. Our both visas will expire end of March. If I apply to my new WP this week, I believe I should receive my new one by end of March, but when should I apply to my wife OWP? Because if I only apply when I receive my new WP, I believe her current visa will expire before she receives her new visa.

Thank you so much,

 

[Wonderland_1010]

I'll do that... thank you for your answer... I would highly appreciate if you can help me with another issue, that I've been struggling with..

My current OWP is attached to my wife student visa, as we came to Canada so she can study and I work. Our both visas will expire end of March. If I apply to my new WP this week, I believe I should receive my new one by end of March, but when should I apply to my wife OWP? Because if I only apply when I receive my new WP, I believe her current visa will expire before she receives her new visa.

Thank you so much,

You must have a new work permit including 3 paystubs from a job which is NOC 0,A or B in order for your wife to be eligible for a OWP.

Is she still attending school? Or is she graduating from school?

 

[vinicius.tb84]

You must have a new work permit including 3 paystubs from a job which is NOC 0,A or B in order for your wife to be eligible for a OWP.

Is she still attending school? Or is she graduating from school?

No, she isn't attending school at this moment, we've locked her program after I got nominated on August 18th 2018. She is just working as part-time.

I've have been working for same company and same position since September 2017 and my NOC is A.

 

[Wonderland_1010]

No, she isn't attending school at this moment, we've locked her program after I got nominated on August 18th 2018. She is just working as part-time.

I've have been working for same company and same position since September 2017 and my NOC is A.

So she stopped attending school? In order for her to be able to work part time, she should be attending school full time. I hope she is not violating her study permit regulations.

 

[vinicius.tb84]

So she stopped attending school? In order for her to be able to work part time, she should be attending school full time. I hope she is not violating her study permit regulations.

No, she isn't. We talked with one of the coordinator at school and she can lock the program for one period. Thats why we locked after I got nominated.

And regarding her visa, if I get my new WP around mid March, we shouldn't have enough time to get her visa, since the process usually takes 60 days to get approved. What you recommend to do?

 

[Wonderland_1010]

No, she isn't. We talked with one of the coordinator at school and she can lock the program for one period. Thats why we locked after I got nominated.

And regarding her visa, if I get my new WP around mid March, we shouldn't have enough time to get her visa, since the process usually takes 60 days to get approved. What you recommend to do?

She should change her status to visitor and wait until your work permit approves.

 

[vinicius.tb84]

She should change her status to visitor and wait until your work permit approves.

okk.. thanks.

 

[Wonderland_1010]

okk.. thanks.

So be sure you obtain a receipt for the compliance fee and employment Id number from your employer once they submit LMIA Exempt form through employer portal on the IRCC website. There are also guidelines there if you get lost about filling up the application.