September 2012: FSW Arranged Employment applicants join here

[p_sreenath]

Gaurav,
Is open work permit comes with validity ( expiry dates) ? If yes , What will be minimum duration we can expect once we apply. I have no plans to apply, since my Closed WP is valid until 2016

 

[gaurav1182]

Shaja, Sorry i forgot to add link in my earlier post.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=177&t=17

Sreenath, I am not sure about it but i think they will match duration of open work permit with our existing closed work permit. In short, one can convert our closed work permit into open once we receive PER. In my point of view, its better to do that as it will secure us from laid off & can't work due to permit status kind of situation. Anyways no one can predict how much time it will take in processing our FSW application so better to be secured with open work permit so in worst case we have other means to support. One has to shell out $125 more though.

- Gaurav

Gaurav,
Is open work permit comes with validity ( expiry dates) ? If yes , What will be minimum duration we can expect once we apply. I have no plans to apply, since my Closed WP is valid until 2016

 

[p_sreenath]

that's the valid point, Do I get employer's concern for converting my visa to Open WP , or this is an additional process and follow the process as we applied for FSWP

 

[gaurav1182]

I don't think so. We don't need to get Visa's but just need to change work permit. Basically you can apply it online. You can go to CIC website & try to get new work permit for change in condition. It will ask us to create log in specific to our UCI number & generate case specific questionnaire. It has one of the question which says that if applicant has passed eligibility stage in FSW application, they can apply for open work permit. Afterwards, it will generate checklist based on questionnaire & one has to upload documents it is asking for. When i did it for myself, it didn't ask for anything from existing employer but you can check it with your UCI number. I haven't applied for it though as i am still waiting for ownership change to complete in my organization. - Gaurav

that's the valid point, Do I get employer's concern for converting my visa to Open WP , or this is an additional process and follow the process as we applied for FSWP

 

[p_sreenath]

thanks Gaurav for this information

 

[rhen ongsico]

I just got my passport back with my Visa on it! CoPR is in my hand now!

To GOD be the GLORY!!!!

Good LUck to everyone! I'll keep you all guys in my prayers! ;

 

[mysteaka]

I just got my passport back with my Visa on it! CoPR is in my hand now!

To GOD be the GLORY!!!!

Good LUck to everyone! I'll keep you all guys in my prayers! ;

CONGRATURATIONS!!! Go landing soon and Have a beautiful future in CANADA!!!



And

Finally got PER. Payment encashed on May 2nd, 2013 & PER issued on July 31, 2013.

Congrats gaurav. I am relieved to hear that...

 

[rhen ongsico]

CONGRATURATIONS!!! Go landing soon and Have a beautiful future in CANADA!!!



Thanks! I'm in Canada for almost 4yrs now... I'm crossing the border on Aug. 9 in Montana.

 

[mysteaka]

I wouldn't like to disappoint you dears, but I think this is important to us, especially whose VO is one of below ;
* Abu Dhabi
* Ankara
* Beijing
* Cairo
* Delhi/Chandigarh
* Hong Kong
* London
* Manila
* Mexico City
* Moscow
* Paris
* Riyadh
* Sao Paulo
* Shanghai

Striking foreign service officers are withdrawing ALL SERVICEs at above 15 visa offices abroad.

Articles on CBC news ;
* http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2013/07/26/pol-foreign-service-workers-arbitration.html
* http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2013/07/31/pol-foreign-service-strike-labour-relations-complaint.html

 

[prempatel1986]

waiting period increased due to my vo is new delhi

I wouldn't like to disappoint you dears, but I think this is important to us, especially whose VO is one of below ;
* Abu Dhabi
* Ankara
* Beijing
* Cairo
* Delhi/Chandigarh
* Hong Kong
* London
* Manila
* Mexico City
* Moscow
* Paris
* Riyadh
* Sao Paulo
* Shanghai

Striking foreign service officers are withdrawing ALL SERVICEs at above 15 visa offices abroad.

Articles on CBC news ;
* http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2013/07/26/pol-foreign-service-workers-arbitration.html
* http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2013/07/31/pol-foreign-service-strike-labour-relations-complaint.html

 

[gaurav1182]

Thank you very much mysteaka. I felt relieved when i received it!!!

Congratulations Rhen!!! Have a wonderful future in Canada!!

 

[dbss]

I wouldn't like to disappoint you dears, but I think this is important to us, especially whose VO is one of below ;
* Abu Dhabi
* Ankara
* Beijing
* Cairo
* Delhi/Chandigarh
* Hong Kong
* London
* Manila
* Mexico City
* Moscow
* Paris
* Riyadh
* Sao Paulo
* Shanghai

Striking foreign service officers are withdrawing ALL SERVICEs at above 15 visa offices abroad.

Articles on CBC news ;
* http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2013/07/26/pol-foreign-service-workers-arbitration.html
* http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2013/07/31/pol-foreign-service-strike-labour-relations-complaint.html

people with CPP-O also got no reason to rejoice because Ottawa will be handling most of the stuff for the closed visa offices

 

[eshotel]

I just got my passport back with my Visa on it! CoPR is in my hand now!

To GOD be the GLORY!!!!

Good LUck to everyone! I'll keep you all guys in my prayers! ;

Congrats Rhen, all d best n safe trip to Border.
CHEERS ;D

 

[mysteaka]

Thanks! I'm in Canada for almost 4yrs now... I'm crossing the border on Aug. 9 in Montana.

Rhen,

If you don't mind, may I ask you when Manila sent CoPR and your passport with visa?
I'd like to know whether it was before July 29th or not...
Thanks,

 

[Shaja]

Shaja, Sorry i forgot to add link in my earlier post.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=177&t=17

Sreenath, I am not sure about it but i think they will match duration of open work permit with our existing closed work permit. In short, one can convert our closed work permit into open once we receive PER. In my point of view, its better to do that as it will secure us from laid off & can't work due to permit status kind of situation. Anyways no one can predict how much time it will take in processing our FSW application so better to be secured with open work permit so in worst case we have other means to support. One has to shell out $125 more though.

- Gaurav

Hi Gaurav,
Thank you so much. I consulted an immigration lawyer and he told me I still do not qualify under the open work permit and employer should apply for LMO instead. This is really frustrating!