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renew visa/work permit at border

cec_abc

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Apr 2, 2013
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hi, I'm holding a work permit and it's going to be expired soon, the same with my visa. My new LMO is under process and I'm wondering if I can bring my LMO to the border to get my new work permit, and at the same time, extend my visa.
 

BigBee

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Oct 10, 2013
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cec_abc said:
hi, I'm holding a work permit and it's going to be expired soon, the same with my visa. My new LMO is under process and I'm wondering if I can bring my LMO to the border to get my new work permit, and at the same time, extend my visa.
Though you could try get your new work permit at the border, the VISA is NOT ISSUED at the border, it is issued by the VISA office.

It is recommended that you apply for WP using the LMO from inside Canada and get it. There are chances that you might get refused at the border for new work permit.

AFAIK, it is always better to apply first and maintain your legal status.

Good luck.