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Work permit whilst applying for sponsorship under family class outside canada

rfabian

Newbie
Jun 21, 2012
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Hi,

Some facts ..

My common law spouse in Canadian by birth
I am British
We are both living together in Ireland.
We are moving to Cobourg, Ontario
We are in the process of sponsorship under the family class whilst in Ireland.

I am trying to find out at which point I can get an open work permit to work in Canada. I have heard that this is possible after stage 1. of the sponsorship is completed (currently 91 days)? Is this the case or do I have to wait until stage 2. is complete also (currently +7 months)?

I am currently working in Ireland but we are looking to move to Canada asap, however I can't do this until I am legally able to work in Canada.

Your help would be appreciated :eek:.
 

labhouise

Hero Member
Jul 4, 2012
262
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Category........
Visa Office......
veg
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05 07 2011
Doc's Request.
24 04 2012
Passport Req..
AIP & OWP Oct 1 2012
VISA ISSUED...
DM Jan. 29th 2013
LANDED..........
Feb 14th 2013
Hi
If you apply outland, you cannot apply for an open work permit.
This only applies to Inland.
You could go down the LMO route, but easier said than done

Hope this helps