Hi,
My husband is a Software professional who is holding a workpermit valid until Sept 2010.
I was a software professional having 4 years experience in core programming languages and is currently on visitor visa to join my husband in Canada.
I strongly desire to work and would like to apply for work permit in Canada .
My visitor visa is valid until Sept 2010 and am currently residing in Canada
I would be really grateful if you can answer me the below queries

1) Should I apply for workpermit only after gettting my husband's extended work permit copy ?

2) Can I contact the nearest Citizenship and Immigration office in Canada and apply for workpermit ?

3) Generally how long would it take to process a work permit for spouse ?

4) Should I ask for "OPEN WORK PERMIT" while applying ??

Any help would be much appreciated