Going outside the border to get work permit?

[laialbert]

Hi all! I'm a visitor here in Canada but looking for a job. If my LMO comes out positive, will it be okay if I just download/complete signing the work permit application packet and just go to the border to have instant work permit that I can get rightaway?
I heard others do this or if not, they wait for 3 months to have it via mail...
Thanks for your input!

 

[adzees]

Hi all! I'm a visitor here in Canada but looking for a job. If my LMO comes out positive, will it be okay if I just download/complete signing the work permit application packet and just go to the border to have instant work permit that I can get rightaway?
I heard others do this or if not, they wait for 3 months to have it via mail...
Thanks for your input!

If you have positive LMO, and have a valid TRV (or visa free entry). I believe you can flag pole at the border to get the work permit. I don't think that you need an application packet at the border.

Hey all,

So although I am within the 90 day restoration period, I took a chance and went to the border at Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls after crossing into and out of the USA successfully. No issues whatsoever.

As I'm from a visa exempt country, the Canadian officer took my LMO, work contract, resume, passport, old work permits and approved a new work permit for just under one year. The process couldn't have been less painless and everyone was very professional in their service.

I guess I'm back in Canada for a while now again.