lifeonedge said:
Sorry to hear about your situation. I guess it'd not affect if you land without proof of employment. As I said, my friend asked the question during his landing but they didn't emphasize that a person under closed work permit should take his/her recent pay stub or any other letter from the employer.
Also, If a find a job what should I do now, do I need another work permit support letter from PNP? - If your provincial nomination date is expired, I highly doubt that PNP would give you a new support letter. But you can call them and ask casually.
Does the new employer have to fill out IMM 5802 LMIA Exempt form and pay the $230 fee? - Yes, provided you're LMIA exempt. And you can only be LMIA exempt if you already have valid provincial nomination or you're on a Post Graduation Work Permit.
Even if the employer does that it will take another 4 months for me to get the new work permit. Is there anyway I can start working again and get the new work permit immediately? - No. Unfortunately the processing time is long and there is no shortcut to it.
My advise - prepare for IELTS again as getting the highest marks in IELTS makes a huge difference.
If you don't believe, try putting the highest and lowest scores in your IELTS in CIC's link - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp
You will see the results for yourself. If you are single, have atleast 2yrs of Canadian experience with a Canadian Degree or WES certified degree, you can easily get score above 450 points. Then apply for Express Entry.
Best wishes.
Hi Lifeonedge
Thank you so much for your response my friend
-Yes, as far as I know, like you said, CIC doesn't bother with your work situation. Although I did have my job at the time of my application anyway. It's the province who requires you to have a job. -
-What do you exactly mean by "If your provincial nominee date is expired"? I know your nomination expires within 6 months if you don't apply for the PR. I received my nomination on May 5th last year and applied for my PR on June 8th. So not sure what is really 'expiring'
-I am currently on a closed work permit. My employer (who laid me off earlier this month) filled out the LMIA exempt form for me last year when I was on PG work permit.
-I heard if I find a new employer, I can take the new job offer letter as well as the new LMIA exempt form to the border and they will issue me a new closed work permit on the same day. Is that true? Otherwise I won't be able to work anyway until I receive the permit.
-Finally as per your advice, with all due respect, it will be a backward step to sit for IELTS and apply for express entry. It will not only make things complicated for me but also for CIC and might further cause delay. I already have a PR application on process, received my AOR on August 21st and hoping to get my medical anytime now/soon. Considering the current timeline, I should be getting my PR within the next 4-5 months hopefully. Therefore whether I apply for a new work permit or an express entry it's not going to be any earlier[/list]
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