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rana470

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Jul 14, 2022
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Hi,

I arrived in Montreal on Jul 2023 and now my job has ended.
I am on closed work permit which will end in 2026.
What are my options now
Can any one please guide me.
  1. Can I convert the work permit to open work permit.
  2. What kind of jobs can I eligible for ? I know I need to transfer my work permit to the new employer but is it possible for every job or only the jobs for which the employer has LMIA already
  3. Since I dont have job, can I travel out and back in Canada on that work permit ?

Any other suggestions.
 
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Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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rana470 said:
Hi,

I arrived in Montreal on Jul 2023 and now my job has ended.
I am on closed work permit which will end in 2026.
What are my options now
Can any one please guide me.
  1. Can I convert the work permit to open work permit.
  2. What kind of jobs can I eligible for ? I know I need to transfer my work permit to the new employer but is it possible for every job or only the jobs for which the employer has LMIA already
  3. Since I dont have job, can I travel out and back in Canada on that work permit ?

Any other suggestions.
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1. No.
2. You need a LMIA from an employer and then apply for a new closed work permit. You cannot transfer the work permit to another employer.
3. Do you have a TRV? A work permit lets you work in Canada not enter.
 
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Copingwithlife

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Jul 29, 2018
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rana470 said:
Hi,

I arrived in Montreal on Jul 2023 and now my job has ended.
I am on closed work permit which will end in 2026.
What are my options now
Can any one please guide me.
  1. Can I convert the work permit to open work permit.
  2. What kind of jobs can I eligible for ? I know I need to transfer my work permit to the new employer but is it possible for every job or only the jobs for which the employer has LMIA already
  3. Since I dont have job, can I travel out and back in Canada on that work permit ?

Any other suggestions.
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It’s the same process you went thru to get your closed work permit in Pakistan.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/quebec-temporary-work-permit-to-bring-family-or-not.774281/

Only difference is you’re in Canada now
Your work permit is closed . Meaning it’s only good for the employer indicated on it . You can’t transfer it to a new employer
 
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rana470

Member
Jul 14, 2022
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So I have this work visa stamped on my passport. If I travel out of Canada, Will I be able to enter Canada on it?
 
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