I am currently facing a complex situation and would greatly appreciate some guidance. Here's a breakdown of my circumstances:
Additionally, I have a question related to the timeline. Suppose I receive the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) by the end of this month. In such a scenario, am I allowed to begin working with the employer immediately and subsequently apply for a Work Permit after a 90-day waiting period following the completion of my program? Would this sequence of events be considered legal under Canadian immigration regulations?
I appreciate any assistance and insights on these matters. Thank you.
- I arrived in Canada as an international student in January and have successfully completed a One-Year Program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
- I have submitted an application for another program intake scheduled for the next academic year, and I am currently awaiting the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for this program. Until I receive the LOA, I am aware that I am not eligible to work.
- At present, I have received a job offer in the IT - Web Developer field in Ontario, within the same province where I completed my One-Year Program. However, it's important to note that if I apply for a Work Permit in order to accept this job offer, I will receive a one-year Work Permit.
- My projected Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for Express Entry for Permanent Residency (PR) next year, after gaining one year of work experience (1 YOE), is estimated to be around 506 points, which appears to be sufficient for PR eligibility.
- However, a potential issue arises because my Work Permit will expire shortly after acquiring 1 YOE. This would render me ineligible to continue working with the same employer, as I won't have legal status in Canada, making the job offer seemingly irrelevant.
Additionally, I have a question related to the timeline. Suppose I receive the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) by the end of this month. In such a scenario, am I allowed to begin working with the employer immediately and subsequently apply for a Work Permit after a 90-day waiting period following the completion of my program? Would this sequence of events be considered legal under Canadian immigration regulations?
I appreciate any assistance and insights on these matters. Thank you.