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Bridge Work Permit - Open/Closed?

Dank

Full Member
Aug 15, 2016
40
3
I am on closed work permit, which is expiring in Nov. I have applied for PR and have received AOR. My workplace will apply for Bridge Work Permit. In my research I came across only the Bridge Open Work Permit, i.e. that work permit will no longer be restricted to this employer. Is that correct? or is there also a closed bridge work permit. Thanks for your time.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,938
22,177
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
I am on closed work permit, which is expiring in Nov. I have applied for PR and have received AOR. My workplace will apply for Bridge Work Permit. In my research I came across only the Bridge Open Work Permit, i.e. that work permit will no longer be restricted to this employer. Is that correct? or is there also a closed bridge work permit. Thanks for your time.
- You are the one that needs to apply for the BOWP. Not your employer
- A BOWP is an open work permit with no employer restrictions.
- Note that it's too early to apply for a BOWP now. You have to wait until your closed work permit is expiring within 4 months.
 

David1905

Star Member
Oct 29, 2014
85
22
Haven’t got my COPR, stuck in background check is taking forever
I meant you have been waiting for a year already? do you know why does it take so long on your application? did you call? do you have many travels to some countries on history? It could make the background checks harder in some countries which does not have good relationship with Canada.
 

Jaimeavila

Star Member
Dec 3, 2019
58
4
I meant you have been waiting for a year already? do you know why does it take so long on your application? did you call? do you have many travels to some countries on history? It could make the background checks harder in some countries which does not have good relationship with Canada.
I meant you have been waiting for a year already? do you know why does it take so long on your application? did you call? do you have many travels to some countries on history? It could make the background checks harder in some countries which does not have good relationship with Canada.
so aware about the delays. But, how long it’s going to take. I’m not blaming any one. Just an answer!