IEC - OWP - PR (CEC)

[geordieinyyc]

Hey guys, i have a couple questions regarding my application and its process.

IEC - Expires April 22nd

PR - Applied October 23rd 2018 (April 23rd 2019 6 month mark)

OWP - Applied January 31st 2019 (Unsure on time frame for approval)

1 - I can keep working after April 22nd (IEC Expiry) in my job because I have an OWP and PR application in process?

2 - I do not have to leave the country on April 22nd to "Close" my IEC Visa?

3 - Going on Vacation before April 22nd wont affect any Implied Status i might have from my OWP or PR application because it is before IEC expires?

4 - If OWP is rejected I have to quit job on that day even though PR is in process?

Thanks in advance and hopefully it doesnt get this far and i'll get something approved before April 22nd, just need a bit of peace of mind.

 

[mau123]

Hey guys, i have a couple questions regarding my application and its process.

IEC - Expires April 22nd

PR - Applied October 23rd 2018 (April 23rd 2019 6 month mark)

OWP - Applied January 31st 2019 (Unsure on time frame for approval)

1 - I can keep working after April 22nd (IEC Expiry) in my job because I have an OWP and PR application in process?

2 - I do not have to leave the country on April 22nd to "Close" my IEC Visa?

3 - Going on Vacation before April 22nd wont affect any Implied Status i might have from my OWP or PR application because it is before IEC expires?

4 - If OWP is rejected I have to quit job on that day even though PR is in process?

Thanks in advance and hopefully it doesnt get this far and i'll get something approved before April 22nd, just need a bit of peace of mind.

I'm in a very similar situation... waiting for input from seniors.

 

[jes_ON]

OWP - Applied January 31st 2019 (Unsure on time frame for approval)

1 - I can keep working after April 22nd (IEC Expiry) in my job because I have an OWP and PR application in process?

Good news --- IRCC just issued new guidance that FINALLY clarifies that YES, you can have implied status to continue workiing (as long as you continue to work for the same employer), if you apply for a BOWP before your IEC permit expires.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1476&top=25

2 - I do not have to leave the country on April 22nd to "Close" my IEC Visa?
No - if your BOWP is approved it is done automatically.

3 - Going on Vacation before April 22nd wont affect any Implied Status i might have from my OWP or PR application because it is before IEC expires?

(a) you would have to RETURN before it expires, and (b) even more risky, because in order to be eligibile for the BOWP, you have to be "in Canada."

4 - If OWP is rejected I have to quit job on that day even though PR is in process?
Yes. Having a PR application in process is not authorization to work.

 

[geordieinyyc]

Thanks for the reply,

1 - perfect, i plan on staying with my current employer (keep things simple til PR or BOWP is approved)

2 - what if BOWP isn't approved before April 22nd?

3 - I would be returning April 19th but I plan on taking all documentation (PR application, OWP application etc) with me on the off chance the border agent is suspicious about my return date and visa situation.

4 - thought as much.

 

[jes_ON]

2 - what if BOWP isn't approved before April 22nd?
Doesn't matter, IRCC knows you applied to change/extend as a worker -

3 - I would be returning April 19th but I plan on taking all documentation (PR application, OWP application etc) with me on the off chance the border agent is suspicious about my return date and visa situation.
Take copies, leave the originals somewhere safe. But unless there is some serious problem with the computer system, you know all those files are linked in IRCC's computer system, and the VO will be able to see all that, right?

 

[geordieinyyc]

Perfect. Thanks again for the response.

 

[donkykong]

I'm in almost exactly the same situation and can confirm that everything was groovy with regards to my OWP application. Just waiting for PR now...

 

[geordieinyyc]

I'm in almost exactly the same situation and can confirm that everything was groovy with regards to my OWP application. Just waiting for PR now...

How long did it take for your OWP?
Its been almost 3 months and I am yet to hear anything.

Thanks

 

[abde05]

hi guys, I would like to know if I could apply for this program I just got my English results 6544 I have experience 18 months in Alberta?
thank you