Posted on: 31-07-10 10:42:19
Hello,
I would be grateful if anyone could answer my queries.
My husband who is a IT professional has applied for work permit extension for another 1.5 yrs and has applied my visitor visa extension too.
But his passport is valid only until Aug 2011.
So I pretty well knew that his extended work permit(which would be received later ) will be valid only until Aug 2011.
Now,am really worried about the LMO introduction for IT professionals from Oct1st,2010.
I want to apply open work permit but I thought of waiting until I get my visitor visa extension in hand.
But , Are the LMO changes applicable for spousal open work permit ?? Meaning even though the applicant has open work permit ,should he/she bother LMO processing ?
Though my visitor visa extension is in progress ,Can I apply for a open work permit NOW ???
Or is it better to wait until I receive my husband's extended WP copy and my visitor visa extension too and then apply for Open Work Permit???
Please advice !!
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Originally posted by Bloopink
Hello,
I would be grateful if anyone could answer my queries.
My husband who is a IT professional has applied for work permit extension for another 1.5 yrs and has applied my visitor visa extension too.
But his passport is valid only until Aug 2011.
So I pretty well knew that his extended work permit(which would be received later ) will be valid only until Aug 2011.
Now,am really worried about the LMO introduction for IT professionals from Oct1st,2010.
I want to apply open work permit but I thought of waiting until I get my visitor visa extension in hand.
But , Are the LMO changes applicable for spousal open work permit ?? Meaning even though the applicant has open work permit ,should he/she bother LMO processing ?
Though my visitor visa extension is in progress ,Can I apply for a open work permit NOW ???
Or is it better to wait until I receive my husband's extended WP copy and my visitor visa extension too and then apply for Open Work Permit???
Please advice !!
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Your application for a work permit should be made as soon as possible. When you do you apply, you do so for an Open Work Permit. It is generally an Open one. You get one upon application and is not linked to any LMO. It comes with the part of you gettin in 'into Canada'. It will only be valid till the expiry of your Husband's work visa validity.
The earlier you apply and get it, the earlier you get to work.
Freddie.
Thanks a lot Freddie !!
But I've already applied for my visitor visa extension by June29th,2010.
Can I apply for a open work permit now ??
Quote:
Originally posted by Bloopink
Thanks a lot Freddie !!
But I've already applied for my visitor visa extension by June29th,2010.
Can I apply for a open work permit now ??
yes, you can apply now for OWP. I think both have similar timeline of around 30 days. you can call CIC Call centre for advice.
