BOWP under LMIA

[alphaliz]

I have a closed work permit under LMIA that expires on Oct 31. Can I apply for a BOWP?

 

[rcincanada2019]

I have a closed work permit under LMIA that expires on Oct 31. Can I apply for a BOWP?

You can if you have received AOR on your Federal PR application. See this link from IRCC:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html

 

[alphaliz]

You can if you have received AOR on your Federal PR application. See this link from IRCC:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html

If they have refused my PR application through Express Entry in the past, can I still apply for BOWP?

 

[rcincanada2019]

If they have refused my PR application through Express Entry in the past, can I still apply for BOWP?

Do you have an active PR application at the moment where you have received AOR?

 

[alphaliz]

Do you have an active PR application at the moment where you have received AOR?

No

 

[rcincanada2019]

No

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html

Bridging open work permit for permanent residence applicants
A bridging open work permit (BOWP) lets you keep working while you wait for the results of your permanent residence application.

You may be eligible if you applied to one of the permanent residence programs below.

Which permanent residence program did you apply for? (required)
Permanent residence using Express Entry
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Quebec skilled workers
Home Child-Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot
Caring for children class or caring for people with high medical needs class
Agri-Food Pilot

You can only apply for BOWP if you have an active PR application and have received AOR.

 

[alphaliz]

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html

Bridging open work permit for permanent residence applicants
A bridging open work permit (BOWP) lets you keep working while you wait for the results of your permanent residence application.

You may be eligible if you applied to one of the permanent residence programs below.

Which permanent residence program did you apply for? (required)
Permanent residence using Express Entry
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Quebec skilled workers
Home Child-Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot
Caring for children class or caring for people with high medical needs class
Agri-Food Pilot

You can only apply for BOWP if you have an active PR application and have received AOR.

Thanks a lot for your help!