Does one have to wait for the temporary work permit before applying for a job?

Question

my husband and i are currently filing for his residency (i'm a US citizen, he is not), and now we're just waiting for him to receive his work permit in the mail. my question is, can he apply for a job yet, or does he have to wait until he physically has the work permit? thanks in advance!

Answer 1

you can apply without yet having permit yet... but if hired you wont be able to start the job till you show them the permit... good luck.. just give them a ruff estimate of when you will be recieving it.

Answer 2

Yes, he can apply for jobs.  He cannot start work until he receives the permit.