bridge open work permit

[santhosharukonda]

I am in work permit in Canada and my wife is with me on Spouse open work permit.
I applied for PR through express entry under Canadian experience.
When i applied i included my wife in my application, but as our points are low, and our workpermit expires in April 2020, i have to exclude my wife in the application.
My application got picked and I received an invitation now.
So now ,
can i apply for open bridge work permit for me and include my wife as well ?
someone told me to go to border and get a bridge open work permit and then apply work permit for my wife online, can i do that ?
Or should i apply Visitor visa for my wife?
is there any way i can apply work permit for my wife? our visa expires in April 2020

 

[Wolfpmd3]

If you just received an invitation but it is only you in the application she will not be able to get a bridging permit (since she is supposedly not accompanying you to Canada), why would they?

However, once you have submitted your full application, you could add her to it without having your points recalculated. Then, since she will also be waiting for a decision on her PR application she should be able to get this work permit. Does that make sense?

 

[santhosharukonda]

If you just received an invitation but it is only you in the application she will not be able to get a bridging permit (since she is supposedly not accompanying you to Canada), why would they?

However, once you have submitted your full application, you could add her to it without having your points recalculated. Then, since she will also be waiting for a decision on her PR application she should be able to get this work permit. Does that make sense?

hi,
thanks for the reply..
can i added my wife to my application after submitting the full application ? is that possible , if so how can i do that
thanks

 

[Wolfpmd3]

hi,
thanks for the reply..
can i added my wife to my application after submitting the full application ? is that possible , if so how can i do that
thanks

Yes you can, that is what I did.

However, I got married after I had submitted my application. In your case, it is different because you were already married beforehand.
But still, according to the message I got from IRCC you can add her even if she is listed as non-accompanying in the original application:

See the email from IRCC:
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Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

If you are the principal applicant of a permanent residence application already in process, you could add your spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children to your application, even if they were listed as a non-accompanying dependant in the initial application.

To do so, we invite you to send your add-on request through the IRCC webform available on our website. You can attach the following forms and documents in the field reserved to that effect:

• A new Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) with supporting documents,
• (If applicable) A Schedule A - Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) form,
• (If applicable) An Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) form,
• (If applicable) A signed Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) form,
• A copy of the birth certificate, marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship,
• A copy of the family member's valid passport,
• Police certificates for all countries where the family member over the age of 18 has lived for more than 6 months since turning 18,
• A letter of explanation, and
• If applicable, the proof of payment.

Useful tips

• If you need information to fill out the forms, please consult the Fill out the forms section of the instruction guide found in the application kit that you have initially used to apply.
• If the newly eligible family member is a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child who is already a permanent resident or Canadian citizen, only a copy of the birth certificate, marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship and a letter of explanation are required.
• It may be impossible to add a member of your family to the application if a final decision has already been made.

We hope you will find this information helpful.

Your add-on request will be evaluated by the responsible office. You will be contacted when a decision will be made or if further information is required.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.

We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee and/or citizenship future requests:

• Download application forms and guides
• Change of address
• Check your application status
• Help Centre - To find answers, you may consult the different sections or type keywords related to your question.

Sincerely,

Paulo, agent 4336
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
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I hope this helps!

 

[santhosharukonda]

Yes you can, that is what I did.

However, I got married after I had submitted my application. In your case, it is different because you were already married beforehand.
But still, according to the message I got from IRCC you can add her even if she is listed as non-accompanying in the original application:

See the email from IRCC:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

If you are the principal applicant of a permanent residence application already in process, you could add your spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children to your application, even if they were listed as a non-accompanying dependant in the initial application.

To do so, we invite you to send your add-on request through the IRCC webform available on our website. You can attach the following forms and documents in the field reserved to that effect:

• A new Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) with supporting documents,
• (If applicable) A Schedule A - Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) form,
• (If applicable) An Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) form,
• (If applicable) A signed Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) form,
• A copy of the birth certificate, marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship,
• A copy of the family member's valid passport,
• Police certificates for all countries where the family member over the age of 18 has lived for more than 6 months since turning 18,
• A letter of explanation, and
• If applicable, the proof of payment.

Useful tips

• If you need information to fill out the forms, please consult the Fill out the forms section of the instruction guide found in the application kit that you have initially used to apply.
• If the newly eligible family member is a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child who is already a permanent resident or Canadian citizen, only a copy of the birth certificate, marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship and a letter of explanation are required.
• It may be impossible to add a member of your family to the application if a final decision has already been made.

We hope you will find this information helpful.

Your add-on request will be evaluated by the responsible office. You will be contacted when a decision will be made or if further information is required.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.

We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee and/or citizenship future requests:

• Download application forms and guides
• Change of address
• Check your application status
• Help Centre - To find answers, you may consult the different sections or type keywords related to your question.

Sincerely,

Paulo, agent 4336
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I hope this helps!

thank you so much for your help...

 

[Ramor02]

Hello everyone,

I am preparing to apply for Bridge Open Work Permit, however, due to the current circumstances, I am at the risk of being let go any moment. I needed to know if I can apply for BOWP even if I am unemployed

 

[Wolfpmd3]

Hello everyone,

I am preparing to apply for Bridge Open Work Permit, however, due to the current circumstances, I am at the risk of being let go any moment. I needed to know if I can apply for BOWP even if I am unemployed

You don't need to be employed, that's not a requirement.

 

[Ramor02]

You don't need to be employed, that's not a requirement.

Thank you very much

 

[Khan001]

I am also in the same situation. I have applied for PR in Feb 2020 without including my spouse because of points. Now my closed work permit is going to expire in June. Can I apply for BOWP without having a new job and include my spouse in the same application?

 

[jes_ON]

I am also in the same situation. I have applied for PR in Feb 2020 without including my spouse because of points. Now my closed work permit is going to expire in June. Can I apply for BOWP without having a new job and include my spouse in the same application?

Yes, you can apply for a BOWP, you just need the email acknowledgement of receipt you should have received after submitting the eAPR.

Only the Principal Applicant is eligible for a BOWP. Your spouse may be eligible for an open work permit based on your BOWP.

 

[Khan001]

Yes, you can apply for a BOWP, you just need the email acknowledgement of receipt you should have received after submitting the eAPR.

Only the Principal Applicant is eligible for a BOWP. Your spouse may be eligible for an open work permit based on your BOWP.

Thank you very much.

 

[Ramor02]

Hi everyone,
I am in the process of applying for PR online, however, they are asking for an Upfront medical examination for me and my son, which is impossible during these days because of COVID-19. I have been advised that I should submit a letter of explanation explaining the reason for that. I will do that. but my question is, will I get the AOR to be able to apply for BOWP even if my PR application is incomplete?

The same thing will happen with the WP application when they ask for Medical examination. Time is tight as my current OWP expires in two months.

 

[d13]

If we have no job then we apply for bringing open work permit??? My PR file is in under process.

 

[107658]

I have the same situation.
My PGWP expiring next month but I ha ENT received ITA.
What if I get invited after the expiry of my PGWP. ?
Can I apply for BOwp both to me and my wife. ?

 

[Ramor02]

If we have no job then we apply for bringing open work permit??? My PR file is in under process.

You can apply for BOWP without being employed. It is not a condition. You have to apply before the expiration of your current work permit though, to be currently in canada and you have recieved your AOR letter ( You have to upload it in additional documents slot) .