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    Closed work permit expiring soon (with no extension) - applied for PR but no AOR yet (got CSQ), what to do?

    You need to apply for visitor status before your work permit expires to maintain legal status in Canada. Without an AOR, you can't apply for a BOWP. If an AOR arrives after switching to visitor status, you can restore your status and apply for a BOWP. Leaving Canada complicates matters.
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    Closed work permit expires while waiting for RP (no AOR yet, got CSQ), what to do?

    You should apply for visitor status before your work permit expires to maintain legal status. Without AOR for BOWP, you can't apply for it yet. If a job offer arises, you'll need to leave Canada to apply for a new work permit. Consult an immigration expert for personalized advice.
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    Counting working outside of Canada as foreign work experience through CEC stream

    It’s great that you're planning to apply through the CEC stream! For your situation, remote work from abroad typically counts as foreign work experience if it meets the necessary NOC criteria. A letter from your employer confirming the work period abroad should be sufficient proof. Short-term...