PGWP is expired I am now on maintained status only with the application as a visitor record before the expiry of pgwp.

[Preetkhattra]

I have a question about a job offer I received from a new employer who is looking for an experienced supervisor. I have nearly two years of experience in the same field. He is offering me a pre-approved LMIA, but my PGWP expired last month, and I am currently on a visitor record. Can I still accept this job offer?

Please help me with this situation. Thank you!

 

[Naturgrl]

I have a question about a job offer I received from a new employer who is looking for an experienced supervisor. I have nearly two years of experience in the same field. He is offering me a pre-approved LMIA, but my PGWP expired last month, and I am currently on a visitor record. Can I still accept this job offer?

Please help me with this situation. Thank you!

You can but you cannot apply for a closed work permit from within Canada.

 

[Preetkhattra]

You can but you cannot apply for a closed work permit from within Canada.

 

[Preetkhattra]

Thank you for your reply. What are my options right now? I also have a TRV valid until 2027. Should I go back and apply for my application?

I’ve heard from many consultants that I can apply for an inland application for pre-approved Lmia work permit after my PGWP expires.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you for your reply. What are my options right now? I also have a TRV valid until 2027. Should I go back and apply for my application?

I’ve heard from many consultants that I can apply for an inland application for pre-approved Lmia work permit after my PGWP expires.

But you are a visitor, not a worker if PGWP expired. If many consultants are telling you then go for it. You cannot work until closed work permit is approved. Hire a consultant to help you through the process, and find out why you can apply inland. Then come back and tell people that you were successful if approved.

 

[Preetkhattra]

But you are a visitor, not a worker if PGWP expired. If many consultants are telling you then go for it. You cannot work until closed work permit is approved. Hire a consultant to help you through the process, and find out why you can apply inland. Then come back and tell people that you were successful if approved.

 

[Preetkhattra]

I will definitely let you know if it gets approved. I’m feeling confused because half of the e consultants say I can apply, while the other half say I cannot. I went to different consultations, and it’s been difficult to make a decision these days.

 

[Naturgrl]

I will definitely let you know if it gets approved. I’m feeling confused because half of the e consultants say I can apply, while the other half say I cannot. I went to different consultations, and it’s been difficult to make a decision these days.

Read the article. You are visitor. Ask consultants what the loophole is. When does LMIA expire? Wage?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...sitors-apply-work-permits-within-country.html

 

[forevermore76]

Read the article. You are visitor. Ask consultants what the loophole is. When does LMIA expire? Wage?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...sitors-apply-work-permits-within-country.html

You can apply from inside Canada if one of these applies:

• You have a valid study or work permit.
• Your spouse, common-law partner or parent has a valid study or work permit.
• You’re eligible for a post-graduation work permit and your study permit is still valid.
• You or your spouse, common-law partner or parent has a temporary resident permit that is valid for 6 months or more.
• You’re in Canada and waiting on a decision on an application for permanent residence for the
  • spouse and common-law partner in Canada class or overseas family class
  • temporary resident permit holder class
• You made or will make a claim for refugee protection.
• You’ve been recognized as a Convention refugee or protected person by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
• You’re allowed to work in Canada without a work permit, but you need a work permit to work in a different job (this does not apply to business visitors).
• You’re a trader, investor, intra-company transferee or professional under the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

The loop hole is for people without status. People with no status can apply for restoration.

 

[Naturgrl]

You have 90 days to apply for your status restoration and a new work permit in one application: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ces/work-canada/permit/temporary/restore.html
@annavisaca

How can OP apply with a LMIA from inside Canada as a visitor?

 

[annatravelconsulting]

How can OP apply with a LMIA from inside Canada as a visitor?

thought they are out of status, and no visitor record.