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 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