Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) under express entry - connect here

[thepilot]

why would that be when it states clearly in the website a candidate in canada and have applied for PR and has valid work permit can apply for BOWP, there is no mention of having LMIA at all....do you have source for your information

Do you got a PNP nomination? Then yes you can apply.

I think you didn't read that part where I said PNP ITA

To be eligible for a BOWP, foreign nationals must

be currently in Canada;
have valid status on a work permit that is due to expire within the next four months;
be the principal applicant on an APR under the FSWC, the CEC, the FSTC, the PNC (see note below), or one of the two caregiver classes;
have completed one of the following APR stages:
their electronic application for permanent residence (e‑APR) submitted under Express Entry has passed the R10 completeness check; or
they have received a positive eligibility assessment on their paper APR submitted by mail under one of the economic classes above;
have applied for an open work permit;
have paid the work permit processing fee and the open work permit holder fee; and
have provided, as applicable, evidence (e.g., nomination certificate) that their provincial nomination is unrestricted.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/prov/bridging.asp

 

[nikhilpatil22]

why would that be when it states clearly in the website a candidate in canada and have applied for PR and has valid work permit can apply for BOWP, there is no mention of having LMIA at all....do you have source for your information

I think you can still apply (CEC category). Did you answer these questions?

Question: Have you been told by an immigration, refugees........office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
Answer: Yes ( as you already have AOR)

Question: Do you have a written job offer?
Answer: No

 

[ramu_rokey]

I think you can still apply (CEC category). Did you answer these questions?

Question: Have you been told by an immigration, refugees........office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
Answer: Yes ( as you already have AOR)

Question: Do you have a written job offer?
Answer: No

Thanks buddy that helped.....

 

[Vinoo Sanjeevi]

Hello Guys,

I need to expertise, I applied for my BOWP and got it approved on 24-Nov-2016. Does anyone know how long will it take to receive the physical Work Permit to reach us through mail? my current work permit is expiring soon. Please help

 

[nikhilpatil22]

Hello Guys,

I need to expertise, I applied for my BOWP and got it approved on 24-Nov-2016. Does anyone know how long will it take to receive the physical Work Permit to reach us through mail? my current work permit is expiring soon. Please help

Vinoo Sanjeevi@ what is the processing time?

 

[Vinoo Sanjeevi]

Vinoo Sanjeevi@ what is the processing time?

I got it approved online in exactly 30 Days

 

[simplynd2804]

I got it approved online in exactly 30 Days

30 days or 30 business days.?

 

[Vinoo Sanjeevi]

30 days or 30 business days.?

30 Days

 

[nikhilpatil22]

30 Days

Thanks much!!!

 

[User1982]

BOWP approved - applied on 1st Nov 2016 got approval on 1st Dec 2016 .

Online application- tatal time 30 days

 

[kapatel]

Hi,

I have below situation right now:

Original PGWP expired: June 24, 2016
Applied for extension on June 20, 2016 and get refused on October 3, 2016 because of lack of PNP or Federal file number

ITA received: Oct 12, 2016
AOR received: Oct 17, 2016
Medical passed: Nov 7, 2016

Right now under extended stay as Visitor until April 4, 2016

Question is: Am I eligible to apply for Open Work Permit?
What are the requirements for it?
Does IRCC issue WP if I apply just basis on AOR?

Please let me know asap if any one has pass through this situation?

Thanks

 

[nov1061]

Hi,

I have below situation right now:

Original PGWP expired: June 24, 2016
Applied for extension on June 20, 2016 and get refused on October 3, 2016 because of lack of PNP or Federal file number

ITA received: Oct 12, 2016
AOR received: Oct 17, 2016
Medical passed: Nov 7, 2016

Right now under extended stay as Visitor until April 4, 2016

Question is: Am I eligible to apply for Open Work Permit?
What are the requirements for it?
Does IRCC issue WP if I apply just basis on AOR?

Please let me know asap if any one has pass through this situation?

Thanks

Hi,
sorry but you are not eligible for BOWP because your PGWP already expired (valid workpermit is one of the conditions to be eligible to apply for BOWP).
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob485.asp

 

[Esha Sri]

Please correct your answer to Are you a spouse .. who holds a work permit: to NO. Rest is fine.

Hello guys need some help applying my BOWP, i got my AOR today and i want to finish up the application for submitting my BOWP, when i am doing my online questionnaire did i put in the right answers???

Also i am Principle applicant........


What would you like to do in Canada?

Work


How long are you planning to stay in Canada?

Temporarily - more than 6 months


What is the country/territory of your passport/travel document?

IND (India)


What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.

Canada


Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older?

No


What is your current immigration status in Canada?

Worker




Does one of the following apply to you?
•I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable

•I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or

•I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or

•I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or

•I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
•I applied for permanent residence and was found eligible (first stage approval) under one of the following classes:
•Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada

•Humanitarian and Compassionate cases

•Protected Persons in Canada
•Live-in Caregiver in Canada

No


Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:
•Holds a Work Permit for a job in National Occupation Classification O, A, B;

•Holds a study permit and is a full-time student at a university, community college, CÉGEP or other authorized educational institution;

•Holds a Temporary Resident Permit that is valid for six months or more;

•Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval)
•Is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable.

Yes


Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who is:
•a foreign government officer in Canada on an exchange agreement

•a military personnel assigned to Canada

•a participant in professional sports activities or events

•an employee of a foreign news company
•a religious worker

No


What is your marital status?

Never Married/Single


What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.

Ontario



Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?

Yes



Do you want to submit an application for a family member?

No



Are you giving someone access to your application?

No


There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt?

Yes, I will be paying my application fees.



Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera?

Yes



Will you be paying your application fees online? To pay online, you need a Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Yes

 

[neorol]

e-APR: October 26
BOWP application: November 4
BOWP Approved: December 2

I'm so grateful... I just wanna hold it in my hands!

 

[Kerryberry17]

Hey Guys

I have two quick questions. My work permit expired on July 1, 2016 and I applied via paper application for a Bridging Open Work Permit shortly before then. I received a refusal letter in October 13 detailing I need to be in process of PR for the BOWP and that I have 90 days to restore my status. My questions are:

a) Does my 90 days to restore my status start on July 1 my initial work permit expiration or October 13 when I got the refusal letter and lost implied status?

b) I've received an ITA and applied for PR in November. So far, I've received my AOR but my eligibility is still in review (i.e. haven't passed R10 completeness check). Can I apply for the Bridging Open Work Permit with the first AOR when I submitted my PR application or do I need to wait for the R10 completeness check?

Thanks to anyone that can help,
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