- Sep 21, 2015
- 9,915
- Category........
- FSW
- Visa Office......
- Ottawa
- NOC Code......
- 4112
- App. Filed.......
- 03-09-2015
- Doc's Request.
- 01-10-2015
- AOR Received.
- 03-09-2015
- Med's Done....
- 17-08-2015
- Passport Req..
- 05-04-2016
- VISA ISSUED...
- 12-04-2016
- LANDED..........
- 05-05-2016
1. You can do either, it would not matter for your current job. However, with a BOWP, since it is a open work permit, you can work for any employer in Canada, since you did not claim any points for arranged job offer. Also, if your PR application is pending, you can extend your BOPW, but your WP will depend on your employer and how long they want to keep you in the job.Dear @legalfalcon, I would appreciate it if you could advise me what's the best thing to do in my situation.
I am fsw-outland applicant, AOR 10 August.
I moved to Canada on employer specific work permit early September, and started my job 4 weeks later, early October, when I completed my quarantine and got SIN, etc. I update my address to IRCC. My eligibility was passed in September, criminality and security not started, and no updates after that. Also, I have not claimed any points regarding my job offer.
My initial job offer was for one year. My current work permit expires early Sept 2021, and my visa in passport expires on 28 July 2021.
Now I have got an extension to my job offer, until Oct 2022.
My question is:
1. Is it better to apply for work permit extension, or BOWP?
2. I need to travel out of Canada for about 1.5-2 months around June-July (my current visa expires 28 July). The trip is absolutely necessary, so I can't postpone. But I can make sure I return before 28 July.
Based on this, when is the best time to apply for Work Permit extension or BOWP? I'm concerned if it gets approved very close to my departure from Canada, or when I am outside of Canada.
Could you please let me know what you suggest me to do?
2. If you have a valid visa and WP, you can travel and return.