Express Entry and Bridging Work Permit

[ekamath]

Hi,

I have created an Express Entry profile through an immigration agency in Canada. During this process, WES requested additional transcripts which they received on August 28th, 2018. My WES account now states that my evaluation is due for completion on October 2nd, 2018. Is this the usual amount of time WES takes to evaluate added information that they requested for?

Additionally, my PG Work Permit expires in 4 days and my agent has submitted a tourist visa application. When I suggested applying for a bridging work permit, they said that I shouldn't do that because my PR application will then be denied indefinitely. Is this true?

I am wondering how this change of status will affect my PR application since I am going to be out of job as well since i don't have a permit to work anymore. My agents seem to be confident that I will receive an invitation immediately in the next draw once my points are updated on my profile. However, I honestly am trying to be realistic about this and figure out a back up plan. I cannot afford to be unemployed without an income for 1-6 months.

Please help me out.

Thanks!

 

[DelPiero07]

Well I don't know why you'd suggest to apply for a BOWP, you are not eligible for one. That being said the reasoning that the agency is providing is incorrect and I'd be careful of them if I were you.

The change of status is irrelevant to your PR application.

 

[ekamath]

Well I don't know why you'd suggest to apply for a BOWP, you are not eligible for one. That being said the reasoning that the agency is providing is incorrect and I'd be careful of them if I were you.

The change of status is irrelevant to your PR application.

Am I not eligible to apply for a BOWP if I submit an application for an Initial Work Permit?

 

[DelPiero07]

You're on a PGWP, no idea what you mean by Initial Work Permit.

 

[ekamath]

You're on a PGWP, no idea what you mean by Initial Work Permit.

It states on the website that one is eligible to apply for a BOWP if their current work permit expires in 4 months or less.

I mean a whole new work permit when i say "initial" since I cannot extend my PGWP

 

[DelPiero07]

It states on the website that one is eligible to apply for a BOWP if their current work permit expires in 4 months or less.

I mean a whole new work permit when i say "initial" since I cannot extend my PGWP

You may be eligible for a bridging open work permit if:

• you applied for permanent residence
• your current work permit expires in 4 months or less
• you have valid status on your work permit
• you are currently in Canada

Note the bolded part.

 

[ekamath]

You may be eligible for a bridging open work permit if:

• you applied for permanent residence
• your current work permit expires in 4 months or less
• you have valid status on your work permit
• you are currently in Canada

Note the bolded part.

Okay, so what would your suggestion be? Is it the right way to go about this- by applying for a tourist permit and just waiting for it all to work out? I'm just trying to figure out if there is another way I can help myself.

 

[ekamath]

Okay, so what would your suggestion be? Is it the right way to go about this- by applying for a tourist permit and just waiting for it all to work out? I'm just trying to figure out if there is another way I can help myself.

Because at this point, I think it's absolutely ridiculous for me to wait for anywhere between 1-6 months for an ITA to arrive at my doorstep while i have no job and income. I am wondering if it is better to just delete this Express Entry Profile and apply for an Open Work Permit and apply for a PR at a later point in the future.

 

[DelPiero07]

Because at this point, I think it's absolutely ridiculous for me to wait for anywhere between 1-6 months for an ITA to arrive at my doorstep while i have no job and income. I am wondering if it is better to just delete this Express Entry Profile and apply for an Open Work Permit and apply for a PR at a later point in the future.

I don't know exactly how much research you've done so far but if your CRS is competitive you'd be waiting at most couple weeks to receive an ITA. The processing of the application is what could take several months so if you're not able to deal with the fact of being unemployed then if it is possible you should consider moving back home. Also, you could've saved money by not hiring an agency which seems to be quite sketchy.

You do not qualify for an open work permit.

 

[ekamath]

I don't know exactly how much research you've done so far but if your CRS is competitive you'd be waiting at most couple weeks to receive an ITA. The processing of the application is what could take several months so if you're not able to deal with the fact of being unemployed then if it is possible you should consider moving back home. Also, you could've saved money by not hiring an agency which seems to be quite sketchy.

You do not qualify for an open work permit.

Alright, thanks so much! This has been very helpful.