Hello members. I'm from India. My non B visa expires on 20th October. I still didn't apply for work permit as it delayed to get necessary documents (and I still didn't get one document). When I went to employment department to enquire about the process to get work permit, they said I have time till 15th October to apply for work permit. But one of my friends told me that I must go at least one week before the visa expires, to the immigration office to get re-entry stamp. Is it possible to get work permit before 20th October? Will it be going to be complicated? Or is it impossible to get work permit? Can anyone please clarify me? Thank you very much ๐๐๐
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A member from India is concerned about their expiring non-B visa on October 20th and the delay in obtaining the necessary documents for a work permit. The employment department indicated a deadline of October 15th for the work permit application and advised that the member visit the immigration office before the visa expiration for a re-entry stamp. Community comments suggest that applying for the work permit is necessary before seeking a visa extension, ensuring all documents are ready to avoid complications.