Bridging Open Work Permit - Flag poling

[anand243244]

Hi,

Is it possible to get Bridging open work permit (provided all criteria are met for BOWP) via Flag poling procedure ?

Thanks

 

[jes_ON]

First, you can only get a work permit at a border POE if you are from a visa-exempt country.

Second, I believe that only LMO-confirmed work permits may be issued at the border. So, I think the answer is no, but you should call CIC to be sure.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/work-temp.asp

 

[CEC2013]

Second, I believe that only LMO-confirmed work permits may be issued at the border.

Not necessarily.. I was LMO exempt and was issued a work permit at a POE. But, I would tend to agree with jes, and would say that you probably wouldn't be able to do it at the border. Would however still give them a call to be sure.

My reasoning:

Upon receipt of the application, the processing office will confirm that:

•the applicant is currently in Canada (not sure how you flag-polling would affect this criteria)

**Just an observation

 

[deepak09]

@CEC2013

You are absolutely correct.

We cannot apply BOWP at border as we need to apply it from within Canada.

I have personally tried it and the border officials told me the same thing.

Thanks
Deepak

 

[CEC2013]

Sorry to hear that Deepak, but thanks for confirming! I'm sure your first hand account of this will help others that may have the same doubts..

 

[alexalex]

Does it take the same time to get it as regular WP (about 2-3 months)?

 

[samleb]

3 months through mail and 75 days online

 

[asd1985]

Is this still true? BOWP cant be attained via flag poling?

 

[monkeyspanner]

Is this still true? BOWP cant be attained via flag poling?

Yes - BOWP cannot be obtained at border, paper or online application from inside Canada only.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html
See 4th condition.

 

[asd1985]

Yes - BOWP cannot be obtained at border, paper or online application from inside Canada only.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html
See 4th condition.

Got it, thanks!