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Bridging Open Work permit

Pankilshah

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Oct 5, 2013
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Hi There,

I'm holding post graduation work permit and applied for PR through express entry though my work permit is getting expire in 3 months. thus i have few question regarding to Bridging work permit if you guys can help me?

1) Whats the deadline for applying bridging work permit ? i.e. 30 days before expire my work permit or even 1 day before i can do?
2) Suppose i applied earlier and by chance i got approval my PR also received my landing paper then can i cancel my bridging open work permit? if it isn't started process then can i get refund?

please help me for this dilemma.

Thank You in advance,
Pankil
 

rajdsh07

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Nov 30, 2020
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Hi There,

I'm holding post graduation work permit and applied for PR through express entry though my work permit is getting expire in 3 months. thus i have few question regarding to Bridging work permit if you guys can help me?

1) Whats the deadline for applying bridging work permit ? i.e. 30 days before expire my work permit or even 1 day before i can do?
2) Suppose i applied earlier and by chance i got approval my PR also received my landing paper then can i cancel my bridging open work permit? if it isn't started process then can i get refund?

please help me for this dilemma.

Thank You in advance,
Pankil
1). You can apply before your current work permit expires. (before 1 day is also fine)
2). If IRCC has not started processing your work permit and before that, if you withdraw then you can get a refund
 

ankitagoyal

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May 20, 2017
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Vancouver
Hi There,

I'm holding post graduation work permit and applied for PR through express entry though my work permit is getting expire in 3 months. thus i have few question regarding to Bridging work permit if you guys can help me?

1) Whats the deadline for applying bridging work permit ? i.e. 30 days before expire my work permit or even 1 day before i can do?
2) Suppose i applied earlier and by chance i got approval my PR also received my landing paper then can i cancel my bridging open work permit? if it isn't started process then can i get refund?

please help me for this dilemma.

Thank You in advance,
Pankil
To be eligible, you must:

  • live in Canada (Quebec not included)
  • have a valid work permit that expires in 4 months or less
  • be the principal applicant on your permanent residence application
  • have submitted a complete application for permanent residence and passed the completeness check
  • have your acknowledgement of receipt letter
To be eligible, you must:

  • live in Canada (Quebec not included)
  • have a valid work permit that expires in 4 months or less
  • be the principal applicant on your permanent residence application
  • have submitted a complete application for permanent residence and passed the completeness check
  • have your acknowledgement of receipt letter
Even though there is no deadline to apply, its recommended to apply asap to remain in status and continue working.