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BOWP while on LMIA closed work permit

Ravirav

Full Member
Dec 12, 2016
48
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Hi all,

I am currently on PGWP which is expiring soon but I am planning to get a LMIA closed work permit job in New Brunswick. Meanwhile I am waiting FSW draws to resume. I had a few questions:

1) While on closed work permit can I apply for PR through FSW once the draw resumes?

2) After applying for PR can I apply for a BOWP while on closed work permit?

3) Previously we could've applied for BOWP if our current work permit expires within 4 months. But recently that clause doesn't seem to be mentioned on IRCC page. Does that mean that I can apply for BOWP as soon as once I receive eAOR without waiting till work permit expiry?

4) If I work in New Brunswick, is there any obligation to apply for a PNP or Atlantic nominee program? Or can I apply for CEC after I get sufficient work experience?

Request you to please respond at the earliest. Thanks a lot in advance!!!
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,916
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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
Hi all,

I am currently on PGWP which is expiring soon but I am planning to get a LMIA closed work permit job in New Brunswick. Meanwhile I am waiting FSW draws to resume. I had a few questions:

1) While on closed work permit can I apply for PR through FSW once the draw resumes?

2) After applying for PR can I apply for a BOWP while on closed work permit?

3) Previously we could've applied for BOWP if our current work permit expires within 4 months. But recently that clause doesn't seem to be mentioned on IRCC page. Does that mean that I can apply for BOWP as soon as once I receive eAOR without waiting till work permit expiry?

4) If I work in New Brunswick, is there any obligation to apply for a PNP or Atlantic nominee program? Or can I apply for CEC after I get sufficient work experience?

Request you to please respond at the earliest. Thanks a lot in advance!!!

1. Yes

2. yes

3. yes

4. There is no requirement to apply for a PNP. You can apply for any federal program.