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BOWP Implied Status: can I work in any location?

stnguyenvn

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Aug 23, 2020
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I'm currently on a LMIA Closed Work Permit, which states that:
> 5. Not authorized to work in any location other than stated

As I understand, after submitting my BOWP application and before getting the BOWP, I'll have implied status.
Does it mean during this time (whether or not my closed work permit has expired), I can work in any location?
If not, can I live in any location, but work remotely for the same branch of the same employer?
 

Bang86

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Oct 8, 2020
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Since you are on implied status while you wait for your BOWP, you can only work under the same conditions i.e. for the same employer & location.

If you are currently working remote anyway you can perform your work from somewhere else in Canada, as long as you are officially working for the employer & location stated on your employer-specific work permit
 

stnguyenvn

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Aug 23, 2020
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I called IRCC. The implied status during bridge work permit processing has the same conditions as the closed work permit. I should stay in the city written there.
 
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bytenaija

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Nov 11, 2019
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I called IRCC. The implied status during bridge work permit processing has the same conditions as the closed work permit. I should stay in the city written there.
Did they ask you to stay in the city or you can work remotely for the same worker?