Work permit expiring

[fq786]

Hello experts

I am on a PGWP and my spouse on SOWP in Canada and currently in EE pool. Both work permits are expiring in Jan 15, 2024.
What are our options to remain in Canada preferably as a worker? My thoughts are as follows:
1. I can wait till last week before permit expires to see if there is any hope of ITA so i can quickly submit EE application, get AOR and apply for BOWP. I have some confusion with this:
i. I am not sure if i can apply for BOWP even one day before my work permit expires or if i have to apply at least 30 days before expiry.
ii. After AOR i know i can apply for BOWP but is my spouse eligible for BOWP as well? or i will have to apply for SOWP extension based on my BOWP AOR?
iii. I was suggested previously to apply for BOWP without AOR and then upload it via web form after since BOWP processing take some time. Is that right?
2. I can apply for a visitor visa. Again, I am not sure if i can apply even one day before my work permit expires or if i have to apply at least 30 days before expiry?
3. Visitor record. I am not too sure about it. Can anyone explain if i am eligible for it?
4. Closed work permit. Based on the current market trend and the short time i have, I don't think that's an option for me.

Can anyone please guide me on this? Do i have any other option? What's the best way forward?
Thank you

 

[scylla]

Hello experts

I am on a PGWP and my spouse on SOWP in Canada and currently in EE pool. Both work permits are expiring in Jan 15, 2024.
What are our options to remain in Canada preferably as a worker? My thoughts are as follows:
1. I can wait till last week before permit expires to see if there is any hope of ITA so i can quickly submit EE application, get AOR and apply for BOWP. I have some confusion with this:
i. I am not sure if i can apply for BOWP even one day before my work permit expires or if i have to apply at least 30 days before expiry.
ii. After AOR i know i can apply for BOWP but is my spouse eligible for BOWP as well? or i will have to apply for SOWP extension based on my BOWP AOR?
iii. I was suggested previously to apply for BOWP without AOR and then upload it via web form after since BOWP processing take some time. Is that right?
2. I can apply for a visitor visa. Again, I am not sure if i can apply even one day before my work permit expires or if i have to apply at least 30 days before expiry?
3. Visitor record. I am not too sure about it. Can anyone explain if i am eligible for it?
4. Closed work permit. Based on the current market trend and the short time i have, I don't think that's an option for me.

Can anyone please guide me on this? Do i have any other option? What's the best way forward?
Thank you

Most of these questions have already been answered repeatedly in you previous posts. I would recommend you hire an immigration lawyer to assist you at this point.

 

[fq786]

Most of these questions have already been answered repeatedly in you previous posts. I would recommend you hire an immigration lawyer to assist you at this point.

Thanks! I got mixed answers for some previously therefore rephrasing my question and providing more context. Would appreciate if you can reanswer if you know.
Thank you

 

[rcincanada2019]

Hello experts

I am on a PGWP and my spouse on SOWP in Canada and currently in EE pool. Both work permits are expiring in Jan 15, 2024.
What are our options to remain in Canada preferably as a worker? My thoughts are as follows:
1. I can wait till last week before permit expires to see if there is any hope of ITA so i can quickly submit EE application, get AOR and apply for BOWP. I have some confusion with this:
i. I am not sure if i can apply for BOWP even one day before my work permit expires or if i have to apply at least 30 days before expiry.
ii. After AOR i know i can apply for BOWP but is my spouse eligible for BOWP as well? or i will have to apply for SOWP extension based on my BOWP AOR?
iii. I was suggested previously to apply for BOWP without AOR and then upload it via web form after since BOWP processing take some time. Is that right?
2. I can apply for a visitor visa. Again, I am not sure if i can apply even one day before my work permit expires or if i have to apply at least 30 days before expiry?
3. Visitor record. I am not too sure about it. Can anyone explain if i am eligible for it?
4. Closed work permit. Based on the current market trend and the short time i have, I don't think that's an option for me.

Can anyone please guide me on this? Do i have any other option? What's the best way forward?
Thank you

I can only answer 2 and 3: Visa allows you to enter Canada while visitor record allows you to stay for a longer period (at least longer than what a tourist could stay). You can apply for both, but there's no assurance they will be approved, totally up to IRCC.

 

[fq786]

I can only answer 2 and 3: Visa allows you to enter Canada while visitor record allows you to stay for a longer period (at least longer than what a tourist could stay). You can apply for both, but there's no assurance they will be approved, totally up to IRCC.

Is there a different checklist for vistor record and visitor visa? Do they ask for any reason why i would need to stay longer in case of visitor record?

 

[rcincanada2019]

Is there a different checklist for vistor record and visitor visa? Do they ask for any reason why i would need to stay longer in case of visitor record?

Applying for a visitor record is an interim solution to extend your stay in Canada so that you don't fall out of status. You can find out more about it here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay/apply.html

 

[fq786]

Applying for a visitor record is an interim solution to extend your stay in Canada so that you don't fall out of status. You can find out more about it here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay/apply.html

Thanks! so is that a better option for me considering my situation? Will i be able to work if i am on visitor record?

 

[rcincanada2019]

Thanks! so is that a better option for me considering my situation? Will i be able to work if i am on visitor record?

No, you cannot work under a visitor record. But at least you are not out of status.

Good luck!

 

[fq786]

No, you cannot work under a visitor record. But at least you are not out of status.

Good luck!

Thank you! Is there a time limit within which i will have to apply for visitor record/visa e.g. 30 days before expiry or can i apply for it even one before expiry?

 

[rcincanada2019]

Thank you! Is there a time limit within which i will have to apply for visitor record/visa e.g. 30 days before expiry or can i apply for it even one before expiry?

It's always best to submit application before your current permit expires.

 

[fq786]

It's always best to submit application before your current permit expires.

Yes! that would be ideal but i might be short on time to receive AOR because of my expiring permit soon. So i was hoping to apply for BOWP and submit the AOR soon after i get it. I am not sure if that is possible

 

[ljoseph]

Hi, I am working on an IT company based on Montreal on Post Graduate Work Permit which is valid for 1 year and expires on March 31 ,2024.
What are the options for me to extend my work permit?

 

[scylla]

Hi, I am working on an IT company based on Montreal on Post Graduate Work Permit which is valid for 1 year and expires on March 31 ,2024.
What are the options for me to extend my work permit?

You can switch to a closed work permit if your employer obtains an approved LMIA. That would be the main way.

If you manage to apply for PR before your work permit expires and are accepted and submit a complete application, then you may qualify for a bridging open work permit.

 

[ljoseph]

You can switch to a closed work permit if your employer obtains an approved LMIA. That would be the main way.

If you manage to apply for PR before your work permit expires and are accepted and submit a complete application, then you may qualify for a bridging open work permit.

Okay Thanks.Do I need to receive an ITA for bridging open work permit?

 

[scylla]

Okay Thanks.Do I need to receive an ITA for bridging open work permit?

More than that. You need to receive ITA, submit your complete application post ITA and receive AOR.