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Yes, your employer is generally required to submit an offer of employment through the Employer Portal and pay the $230 employer compliance fee, even if your PNP nomination has no employment restrictions, if your work permit is employer-specific and falls under LMIA-exempt code T13. Then you have to mention that job offer number in your work permit application which starts with AXxxxxxxxx along with other documents like job letter, pay stubs, nomination certificate, new Work permit support letter, your passport copy , previous work permit copy and your picture.

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You can apply by paper, but it’s not faster — online applications are processed more quickly in most cases. However, applying together as a family unit (you + spouse + kids) is possible in both online and paper formats.

Key Points
  • Paper applications are slower (processing times can be significantly longer).
  • Online is faster, and you can submit family applications together in one bundle.
  • If you’re trying to coordinate new permits for all family members, online is the preferred method.
  • When you apply for a new work permit using the PNP support letter, your spouse can apply for an open work permit (spousal SOWP) and kids for visitor/study permits, as accompanying dependents.
Thanks @Miss bee for your clear and concise answers I really appreciate it.

Another quick question - is there any direct resources online that can direct my employer in creating an employer Portal and pay the fee online?
 
Hi @Miss bee , thank you for you support in this thread. I have a peculiar question:
I'm waiting for P2 and hopefully I will receive it in the next couple of weeks. I am in Canada but in a couple of months I might have to travel abroad for about a week. Based on the timelines shared, I don't think I will have received my PR card before the trip. If that happens, what do you suggest? I know about requesting PRTD (permanent resident travel document) while being abroad without a PR card, but is that the best/proper way to do it? Thank you again.
 
Hi @Miss bee , thank you for you support in this thread. I have a peculiar question:
I'm waiting for P2 and hopefully I will receive it in the next couple of weeks. I am in Canada but in a couple of months I might have to travel abroad for about a week. Based on the timelines shared, I don't think I will have received my PR card before the trip. If that happens, what do you suggest? I know about requesting PRTD (permanent resident travel document) while being abroad without a PR card, but is that the best/proper way to do it? Thank you again.
Yea if you don't have PR card , only option is PRTD unless you are from visa exempt country.