Question about Applying Work Permit at Port of Entry

[wusi1983]

Hi all,

I know that for those from TRV exempt countries, they can apply for work permit at
the port of entry with a positive LMO. I am currently residing in Canada and comes from
a country that requires a TRV to enter Canada. However, my multiple entry TRV is
still valid. In this situation, if my new employer gets me a positive LMO, can I first go
to US by land and apply for work permit on my way back at port of entry?

Thanks,
Si

 

[MasterGeek]

Yes you can flagpole at the US border if you still have a valid work or study permit, because you are technically "exempted from a TR Visa" when you return to Canada after a visit to the US or St-Pierre-et-Miquelon while holding a valid work or study permit

 

[wusi1983]

Yes you can flagpole at the US border if you still have a valid work or study permit, because you are technically "exempted from a TR Visa" when you return to Canada after a visit to the US or St-Pierre-et-Miquelon while holding a valid work or study permit

Thanks! By the way, if I submitted my PR application before flagpoling, will it cause any trouble to me?

 

[MasterGeek]

Thanks! By the way, if I submitted my PR application before flagpoling, will it cause any trouble to me?

No, in contrary, showing proof that you have a PR application in progress will facilitate obtaining a work permit renewal

 

[wusi1983]

No, in contrary, showing proof that you have a PR application in progress will facilitate obtaining a work permit renewal

Thanks, dude! That's awesome news for me! I will update after I get positive LMO and new work permit.