Hello I've been offered contract work with a US company which provides services solely to the US and has no legal status in Canada but has office space in BC. They pay in USD from a US bank account. Do I need a work permit to start working for them? I'm currently on Provincial nominee visa for a dif...

To answer my own question for anyone else who is wondering the same thing, the answer is yes, you can. I contacted the provincial nominee agent who was looking after my application (not Buffalo) and he asked for the job offer forms etc. He then sent me a letter which I had to take to the Border Post...

For accommodation I've used craigslist, it seems to be the popular one here in Vancouver. I haven't heard of any alternatives.

Hello I have a BC PNP certificate and have applied for permanent residence and I'm awaiting a response. My work visa is tied to my job, which I got (temporarily at least) let go from yesterday for cash flow reasons. I might be able to go back on a contract basis soon but it's hit and miss at this st...