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Bridging Work Permit

Dylan1591

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Jan 20, 2016
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Hey Guys,

I have applied for my PR on the Jan 08, 2017 and waiting for the results. I am applying for my bridging work permit as my worker visa expires on March 18 and having a bit of an issue. I am going to put it in bullet points to better understand.

>I am got laid of few months before i applied for my PR and currently on EI and it has been a strugel to find jobs cause of the months left on my work permit. Since EI is not a social support it wont effect my PR process is what i have heard and read. Please advice if i am wrong.
> My main issue is when i fill up the form for bridging the work permit, It's asking for details of prospective employer but at the same time i see its not a mandate. there is no (*) mentioned near it.

I am wondering if i submit my application blank without any prospective employer would that by any chance effect the approval of my bridging work permit? and should i be mentioning in the supporting letter that i am on EI and actively looking for work? Or should just work my asss off and find someone to hire me which is very hard but i believe that noting is impossible.

Hoping some one would have some experience on this can give an advice i am very upset and have very little time left.
 

jes_ON

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Jun 22, 2009
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Category........
Visa Office......
New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
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03-Sep-2011
Dylan1591 said:
I am wondering if i submit my application blank without any prospective employer would that by any chance effect the approval of my bridging work permit?

No, having a prospective employer is not a requirement for the BOWP.

What IS required - you apply for an open work permit (and don't forget to pay the open work permit holder fee, along with the work permit fee); that you indicate that you have applied for PR; and that you include a copy of the email receipt for your application or the AOR letter.


and should i be mentioning in the supporting letter that i am on EI and actively looking for work?
No, not relevant.
 

Dylan1591

Member
Jan 20, 2016
13
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Thank you Jes_ON,

I shall make sure the fees are paid it not a problem.

I only issue was the prospective employer.

I shall take your word and put my application in today.