Immigrants Navigate Complex Visa Processes

“Hi everyone. I applied for PR under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care – Workers in Canada on March 31, 2025 . According to IRCC’s general eligibility page and the March 2025 checklist (IMM 0270), applicants had to be living in Canada and authorized to work full-time in a non-seasonal job through a valid work permit, maintained status or public policy. The checklist itself does not specifically say that the work permit must be free of a childcare restriction. However, on IRCC’s d”

“My Profile: Age: 24 Education: Graduated from University of Calgary (2019-2025) Language: CELPIP CLB 10 (perfect score) Work Permit: Currently on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) — expires May 2029 Experience: 1 year of paid co-op experience (2024-2025) as a Student Developer at a major railway company (held a Co-op Work Permit) Option 1: Calgary (Stay in AB) Job: Junior Software Developer Catch: It’s a 1-year contract position. Stream: Looking at the AAIP Accelerated Tech Pathway. I’m worri”

“Has anyone ever received rejection of FMWP while applying from outside If yes, what reason was given by IRCC. Or if anyone received interview or PFL for it. Please let me know. submitted by /u/Connect_Giraffe_8562 [link] [comments]”

“Can you give me some advice? My situation right now is that I’m on an open work permit, and honestly, I don’t think I’ll be able to extend my permit because of the new requirements. I’ve started learning French, though, and I still have about 2 years left on my current permit. I’m also planning to take a 6-month HCA (Health Care Assistant) course because I’m wondering if getting formal HCA training would give me better options for PR in the future. If things don’t go according to plan and I even”

“I am panicking right now. I’m looking for some advice from anyone who has dealt with a similar situation. I’m currently in Atlantic province and applied to extend my work permit through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), LMIA-exempt C18. I have already applied for PR through AIP as well. Unfortunately IRCC refused my work permit ext. application. I do have an IELTS result and my educational certificates, and I believe I submitted them with my application or maybe there was an error or overs”

“Hello everyone, ​A friend of mine applied for PR and a BOWP while in Canada. Later, his PR application was rejected. He subsequently received a new ITA and submitted a new application. Because the original BOWP was linked to the rejected PR application, it was also refused, so he submitted a reconsideration request to link the BOWP application to his new ITA. ​He has since returned to his home country while the new PR application is in process. IRCC recently sent him an email requesting a $100 f”

“Hi, I am a CEC outland applicant who recently got my PR approved. I've submitted my passport and I'm currently beginning my job search. I'd ideally like to have a job finalized before landing. I'm curious if anybody's gotten a job before landing? If yes, could you please advise how? Thank you! I left Canada in 2024, and worked for 2 years there (in investigative and science journalism) before having to leave since my work permit expired. After that, I spent 2 years working in”

“Hello, I came to Canada in 2021 and studied Business Administration in Novascotia and graduated 2024 then after being unable to secure a job, I finally got a job as a Cash processor. It wasn't a job I was looking for but the job market was horrible and I was glad I wasn't unemployed anymore. It is a teer 4 job. After working for a year, I asked my employer if they would support me for Pnp, after months of back and forth, they told me theyre unable to do so. Now I got less than a year lef”

“Submitted Francophone Mobility Work Permit application a couple of weeks ago. Job TEER 1, CLB 6 and above in all abilities, with spouse The only evidence of French speaking ability that I submitted was my TCF result, and high school grades (from a decade ago) showing A grades in French throughout. In my anxiety of researching processing times, I’ve been seeing refusals of people who have met all the requirements. Looking for any recent experiences, timelines or success stories to calm my nerves.”

“Hi everyone, I'm trying to help a friend think of his next steps in the permanent residency process. He lives in Montreal and would qualify for the PEQ about two months after government closed it. He didn't want to leave Quebec to apply for the federal process, so waited a bit, got his French test done, obtained the required level in February this year and a bit later was called through the Quebec draw (PSTQ? I think that's what is called?). BUT his PGWP ends in early November, and h”

“Does anyone know what months they are processing currently for the above? I applied may05 and no word since submitted by /u/AdRegular4443 [link] [comments]”

“My husband was received his SINP nomination in april 2026. It expires in October 2026, about 3 weeks from now. We have applied for a work permit with no response and are about to apply for an extension for the nomination. It says in the letter we need to submit proof of PR application in that time. I was under the impression that we cannot submit for PR without work permit. 1) can we apply for PR now in time for the nomination extension? 2) if we apply for PR, can we submit any alternative proof”

“Hi, I have an active Post graduate Work Permit (with TRV) that expires in Fall 2028. I am thinking of applying for PR through my partner’s sponsorship as he is a citizen and we have been living together for over 2 years. Can I apply for inland stream (Spousal sponsorship) and travel briefly in the mean time when my application is still in process or are there travel restrictions when coming back to Canada? submitted by /u/SeaBackground4431 [link] [comments]”

“Hello my fellow immigrants, I am currently on a francophone mobility program closed WP, but I am looking to quit my job asap for personal reasons. I am waiting for updates on my PR but it will likely take at least 6 months for me to get an open work permit again. Currently looking into options to make some money and stay afloat while I wait for my PR to get approved. Does anyone know if it’s possible to get another closed WP under the same program if I get a part time job? I keep reading conflic”

“I have been reading many discussions about moving to Canada and noticed that many people focus mainly on finding a job offer, but the process often involves many other factors. For those who have gone through the process or are currently preparing their application: What was the biggest challenge you faced when applying for a Canada work permit? Was it: - Finding a legitimate job opportunity? - Understanding LMIA requirements? - Preparing the right documents? - Making sure your experience matche”

“I'm working full-time in Winnipeg (NOC 11100, TEER 1) on a valid work permit, deciding whether to invest in French training. MPNP's draw notices say the Francophone selection considers profiles declaring French as the language of communication plus a valid French test result. No minimum NCLC is published, and no cut-off score is shown for that selection. What I can't determine: 1.Has anyone actually received an LAA under the Francophone selection with NCLC 5? What was your NOC and EO”

“Hey everyone, I’m hoping to get some advice from people who have been through the PR process in Canada, especially in Alberta. Here’s my situation: I did my Bachelor’s in Business Administration in India , then came to Canada and completed a 2-year Business Administration – Management diploma at NAIT . I recently received my 3-year PGWP , and it’s been about 3 months since I got it. I’m currently in Alberta. I’m trying to plan ahead because I really don’t want to reach the end of my 3-year work”

“Hi guys! I received my work permit on July and it is valid until 2029 July. I was an international student in Vancouver and currently I just work part time in a job. Recently my grandfather has been sick back home and since I haven’t meet my family in three years I wanted to go on October for about 2 months back home to spend some time with my grandparents. Do I have to prepare any document if I plan to come back again after 2 months to gain my work experience here for the validity of my work pe”

“Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice/opinions regarding my current situation. I’m 26, male, and currently working for a company in Canada on a PGWP. My PGWP expires on November 6, 2026 . Back in May 2026, I asked my employer if they would be willing to support me with an LMIA so that I could apply for another work permit. They like my work and agreed to support me. The LMIA process went smoothly and is now completed, and I’m currently in the process of applying for the work permit. The curre”

“Hi everyone, looking for insights on how IRCC evaluates employer-specific C16 work permits for single-person businesses when applying from overseas. My Situation: • Language & Role: Applying from home country. TCF results exceed NCLC 5. Role is as an AML/Risk Analyst (NOC 11109). • Employer: A solo AML consulting firm owned by my former supervisor from a major bank. Incorporated and filing taxes for 3 years, with active corporate bank statements and client invoices. I’d be the first official”

“I'm currently doing the IMM5710 application for my post grad working permit. I am currently employed but i don't have a duration of expected duration but I am not sure if i will still be with this job and for how long. Should I fill up this section or not? submitted by /u/Ok_Key5159 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice or second opinions regarding an Open Work Permit application while waiting for the AOR of our Inland Spousal Sponsorship (Quebec) application. Some context: Inland Spousal Sponsorship submitted: August 5, 2026. (We reside in Quebec and are using an immigration lawyer for the PR application.) We haven't received the AOR yet. Visitor Record: granted on January 2026 for 1 year until January 2027 International trip with return to Canada on April 9 My husb”

“Can you convert tourist visa to work visa if I find a job in Canada originally from UK. submitted by /u/One_Entertainer7716 [link] [comments]”

“Hello All, I'm currently in Montreal on a closed work permit and applied through the CEC PR pathway in the last week of June. My spouse has an open work permit and she's applying for jobs outside Quebec, she got few interviews but still no final offer. We submitted a LOE stating our intention to move once my spouse gets a job or we get PR and I get a job outside Quebec and move. We also attached the below: Our visit to Toronto and meeting one of our friends and a letter from the friend s”

“Hi everyone! I’m applying from inside Canada for a Francophone Mobility work permit (LMIA-exempt, C16) and I’m confused about two documents showing as required in my IRCC checklist. My situation: Currently in Canada on a PGWP Applying for an employer-specific work permit under Francophone Mobility (C16) My employer has submitted the offer through the Employer Portal and provided me with the offer number My job is Front Desk Agent I have my TCF Canada results showing my French speaking/listening”

“Hi everyone, I am an Ontario graduate currently on a PGWP, with a CRS score of around 439 . I have been trying to find a TEER 0–3 job in Ontario for more than a year without success. My background is in software development and mobile application development , and I have also completed a co-op . However, I am completely open to working outside my field if it gives me a realistic PR pathway. I am considering moving to New Brunswick and learning French, with a goal of reaching B1/NCLC 5 . For anyo”

“Hi everyone! I’m applying from inside Canada for a Francophone Mobility work permit (LMIA-exempt, C16) and I’m confused about two documents showing as required in my IRCC checklist. My situation: Currently in Canada on a PGWP Applying for an employer-specific work permit under Francophone Mobility (C16) My employer has submitted the offer through the Employer Portal and provided me with the offer number My job is Front Desk Agent I have my TCF Canada results showing my French speaking/listening”

“I'm short of 3 weeks to meet 1 year Canadian experience and was invited for CEC on Sept 4. I read many suggestions that I can just accept it and wait until I meet the 1 year mark then submit the PR application. However, I am in no rush and still have plenty of time so I want to consider different paths. I declined CEC ITA on Sept 4 to wait for my solid 1 year Canadian experience. In the meantime, I received BC PNP nomination with 600pts now. I got EE PNP ITA today. Declined it knowing there”

“Hello everyone, I am on visitor record now and hope to get nomination soon from OINP. Can I apply for work permit inside Canada using work permit support letter? When I need to fly out of country as I have visitor record? submitted by /u/Legitimate_Sell_1961 [link] [comments]”

“Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from a Canadian university in Dec 2025 and I've been working full time as an engineer in BC since April 2026, on my PGWP (expires May 2029). I also have about a year of paid Internship engineering experience from 2023, though I'm not sure it counts for BC PNP since I may have still been a full time student at the time. CELPIP is 11 across the board, no French, single, 26. As my current CRS score comes to 474 with one year experience, which is not ev”

“Hello, I am helping my friend work on renewing her PR card, as well as applying for citizenship. We are filling out the applications, and have questions regarding employment history. She has her own business as a circus performer/specialty entertainer in Ontario. I am having difficulties with how to document this information on the application as it is asking for normal working details, such as work address, and things of that nature which are not applicable in this case. Thank you for the help,”

“Hoping for some general guidance from people who've been through something similar. Our work permit is expiring in the next couple of days. We came to Canada originally as visitors, later transitioned to work permit status. We've looked into a few options and keep hitting walls. A new LMIA — employer is willing to offer after it ends the advertising period but timing means it won't be resolved before our status runs out. Can we apply for Work Permit Extensions to maintain implied sta”

“If I am able to come to Canada on a closed work permit through an employment offer what possible pathways can me or my spouse take to secure a PR soon enough apart from point based Express entry routes? Open to investments and business opportunities so looking more in that direction than considering points as we are both 41 and at a CRS score or around 410 we don’t see a PR happening submitted by /u/CharityBubbly5687 [link] [comments]”

“Hi! Anyone from BC 🇨🇦 here who used** NOC 22210 (Architectural Technologists & Technicians**) for their PR? Were you registered with the province? Did your application go smoothly? Would love to hear about your experience and outcome! submitted by /u/Grouchy_Dot4173 [link] [comments]”

“I currently Work for Ops (Ontario public service full Time permanent) Does Anyone know if they can help me apply To this Work permit?I have the french Level required for That but I am running out of Time cause originally the plan was To get my french High enough To go through EE but my writing is the only thing holding me back with a score of 6. I know That for this wp the minimum Level is 5 so I could get more time to get my french score Higher in the meantime but unsure if Ops would b”

“I’m a 25-year-old Australian currently in Canada on an IEC Working Holiday visa, which expires in November. I have 6 years of boilermaking experience in Australia and was hoping to apply for PR through Express Entry/Federal Skilled Trades. I initially thought I was eligible, but after uploading my profile it now says I’m ineligible because I don’t have a Canadian job offer. My question is: what would be the best way to secure a Canadian boilermaker job and eventually get another work permit? I u”

“Hi everyone, I’m planning to apply for Canada PR through FSW + PNP from Pakistan. Can someone please guide me on the complete process , especially how to start, which PNPs I should target, and what steps I need to follow? Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has recently gone through this process. Thanks! submitted by /u/Visible_Profile5499 [link] [comments]”

“Hello everyone, I’m from Pakistan with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and around 1.5 years of software development experience. I’m planning to apply for Canadian PR and currently exploring Express Entry and PNP options. I’d like to know: Is Express Entry the best option for my profile? How does PNP nomination work and how can I apply from outside Canada? Which provinces are more suitable for software/IT professionals? What should I do first — IELTS, ECA, or Express Entry? Would apprecia”

“I’m living in Regina, Saskatchewan as a student. My partner has an open work permit. We have been researching and applying for jobs that we think would assist with SINP nomination. Does anyone know the specific companies that assist with this? I’m told they don’t broadcast it on their websites. submitted by /u/No_Entrance_7450 [link] [comments]”

“Hello i came in canada on SOWP , i stared working as a full time cook in Jan 2025 and also at the same time got my self enrolled in a french language course with MIFI, Its a govt funded integration program. It was a 1 year program full time. For this i was not required to have a study permit and it's not a DLI registered program. it did not lead to any diploma or degree. It's just self improvement and learning a new language free of cost . Can i claim those full time working hrs ? or do”

“I am here on a three-year open work permit (via my husband's closed permit) that expires in June 2027. I applied for my Canada citizenship via grandparent in March 2026. Right now, it says I still have 8 months left until possible proof of citizenship. The wait time keeps getting extended so I am not holding my breath based on recent news of backlog. I am afraid my work permit will expire before I get my citizenship. My husband just started a new job and got a brand-new three-year work permi”

“I have a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) based on a PNP nomination. My work permit lists a specific city under “Employment Location,” but there is no employment-location restriction mentioned under the Conditions section of the permit. Based on the IRCC Help Centre information below, my understanding is that for a PNP-based open work permit, the employment location should be restricted to the province/territory of nomination , rather than a specific city: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcent”

“My partner and I are Australian citizens who arrived in Canada last April on a two-year IEC work permit (Until April 2028). I am 35 years old and my partner is 37. We both have more than six years of experience in the finance industry in Australia. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, while my partner has a Law degree along with postgraduate qualifications. I also speak some French which I plan to improve while in the country in this 18 months or so. We are both currently e”

“Hi all, just looking for some advice. I have an invitation to apply for province PNP and I just want to check a few things. In terms of work experience documents, can I just submit my work reference letters? 1 from inside Canada and 1 from the UK. Or do I have to submit my pay stubs as well? I have the canads 1s no problem but I am struggling to get a hold of the pay stubs from my UK employer. Would the reference letters be enough or are they being very strict just now? Thanks! submitted b”

“Hi folks, Context: My PGWP recently got approved and I need to apply for my TRV to get back to Canada. I do not have a job offer. When trying to apply in the IRCC website questioner, there's a question: " I have a job offer and my employer gave me an offer of employment number or LMIA number (or proof of that your employer applied for an LMIA). " Select: yes or no If I answer " no " the form only gives me the option to make a PGWP application again, HOWEVER if I answer &q”

“Hey everyone, I'm a 26yo French citizen (EU passport, but I only speak English and Spanish, zero French proficiency) planning my relocation options to Toronto. I qualify for the 2-year IEC Working Holiday visa. My long-term goal would be to transition to Permanent Residency through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) by accumulating 12 months of skilled work (TEER 0-3) in marketing/communications. Part of my plan is to also keep learning French before and after going there (at least 10 month”

“Hi everyone, I'm currently in Saskatoon working in the cap industry. My work permit expires this month, September 13, because when I applied for it, I was only granted 2 years due to my passport expiration. I'm planning to extend my work permit for one year. If I apply fir a work permit, will I not be eligible for SINP?? Or does it affect anything with my permit?? Please help me out Thank you.🙇 submitted by /u/Individual-Watch1539 [link] [comments]”

“I've been working in Canada on a closed work permit for a religious nonprofit for the past 2 years, but was laid off yesterday due to budget cuts. I submitted a Family Class sponsorship 5 weeks ago and am still waiting on my AOR, but hoping I can apply for an open work permit once I have that. Am I unable to leave and re-enter the country until I have my open work permit? Or is my closed work permit still valid if I'm laid off since it doesn't expire until 2028? Am I just stuck unabl”

“I am an international student, doing my undergraduate here in bc canada. I speak both English and French. I heard of express entry and pnp but i dont know which one is the best for me. If someone could explain i would really appreciate it. Thank you. submitted by /u/West-King-9612 [link] [comments]”

“My spouse is moving to British Columbia on a closed work permit, and I was granted an open work permit as part of the accompanying spouse process. I also have a valid Canadian visitor visa. Both of us are non-US/Canada citizens. I plan to remain in Washington State and visit my spouse on weekends by crossing the land border. I've received conflicting advice about whether I should activate my open work permit at the border when my spouse enters Canada, or simply continue entering as a visitor”

“Current Profile - ICT specialized knowledge C63 / R205(a) from India. NOC 21220 (cybersecurity / information security analyst), TEER 1 Related Canadian entity, actively doing business; I meet 1 year full-time similar role in the last 3 years Ottawa Job Bank median for 21220 is ~ $56.31/hr . Offer would be lesser than that I can work remote in Canada . Only physical office is Ottawa Other provinces have a lower 21220 median — can we use that as work location if I don’t sit in Ottawa every day? Ne”

“Hi, I got a PGWP 3 month before, and finally got a job offer, which is starting in 2 months. I'm thinking of visiting my home country shortly before starting my first job. I'm going to carry these: Passport, eTA, Job offer letter (which includes my start date), and PGWP. Have there been any cases where they deny re-entering Canada? submitted by /u/Distinct-Figure8096 [link] [comments]”

“I'm trying to understand my chances of getting Canadian PR through Express Entry/PNP and would appreciate advice from people who have gone through this. My profile: 29 years old, single 4-year Bachelor's in Software Engineering 6+ years of foreign work experience as a software engineer (NOC 21232) Currently outside Canada Targeting CLB 9 on IELTS General An immigration consultant calculated my FSW score at 67, although based on the individual numbers I calculate around 72. I'm estima”

“I am currently working as a supervisor in an pizza store and will complete my one year work experience in December 2026. I have done Bachelor's in Computer Engg and have plus years of foreign experience. Did 2 year Diploma from one of the ontario's college. As of now I'm working on my ielts score to achieve 7778. Currently 30 years of age will be 31 in april 2027. What do you feel about the chances of getting PR, my work permit expires in 2028. Taking into consideration any future im”

“I moved from Canada to India last week, and my Canadian open work permit will expire on September 12, 2026. I am updating my Express Entry profile and have two questions: What should I select as my country of residence — Canada or India ? For the job offer question , should I select Yes or No ? submitted by /u/Own_Comfortable7431 [link] [comments]”

“Hey everyone, I’m currently researching different pathways to get Canadian PR, particularly RCIP, AIP, PNP and potentially Express Entry , and I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have actually gone through these programs or are currently in the process. A little about me: I’m 21 years old and have a BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) . I have around 1 year of experience as a Business Store Manager and around 1 year of experience working in IT as a NOC Support/IT NOC role . Career-”

“I am from India and reside in Ontario. I studied bachelor's and have 2 years of Canadian experience. My CRS is 501. I am 28 any hopes for Canadian PR? Its been a very stressful journey to find myself here and I am loosing hope to be honest.. Any Useful suggestions please submitted by /u/Financial-Dirt855 [link] [comments]”

“Has anyone applied for an open work permit from inside Canada under the special measures for the crisis in palestine? How long did it take exactly? Did you receive a three-year permit or a shorter one? Is approval guaranteed if you’re eligible, or can the application still be refused? Thank you! submitted by /u/Specialist_Cap2438 [link] [comments]”

“I was on the webpage for "Francophone Mobility work permit" and I found something that sounded a bit off to me. On the webpage that opens after you click the "Who can apply?" link - it says one of the conditions is "living and working in Canada". On the other hand - if you: 1) go back to the initial page for "Francophone Mobility work permit", 2) click the "How to apply" link 3) you can see under the heading "Step 3: Get your document checkl”