BWOP arrived, what next?

[Digital_Tofu]

My lawyer emailed me today saying that my bridging visa arrived today and I can pick it up any time.

It might sound like a dumb question, but is there anything required after I pick it up? Ie is it a document that needs to be stapled in my passport, or anything else I need to so, or that's it?

I'm sure my lawyer cab explain it to me tomorrow, just thought I'd see what anyone else has to say.

Thanks.

 

[Jalex23]

My lawyer emailed me today saying that my bridging visa arrived today and I can pick it up any time.

It might sound like a dumb question, but is there anything required after I pick it up? Ie is it a document that needs to be stapled in my passport, or anything else I need to so, or that's it?

I'm sure my lawyer cab explain it to me tomorrow, just thought I'd see what anyone else has to say.

Thanks.

Update all your documents that expired with your old work permit, for example SIN, Health Cards, etc.

 

[iam_toby]

My lawyer emailed me today saying that my bridging visa arrived today and I can pick it up any time.

It might sound like a dumb question, but is there anything required after I pick it up? Ie is it a document that needs to be stapled in my passport, or anything else I need to so, or that's it?

I'm sure my lawyer cab explain it to me tomorrow, just thought I'd see what anyone else has to say.

Thanks.

There's nothing you have to do with the work permit itself. It doesn't require activation or anything.
And you don't have to staple it in the passport.
Update your SIN and health services card and also update your employer

 

[Digital_Tofu]

Thanks guys,

I did notice my ontario drivers licence is valid to 2018, but OHIP, SIN etc expires.

In regards to overseas travel, since there is no physical additional documentation in my passport, is it just something that is in the system that customs would detect in their computer when I go to the desk? I have to go stateside for a friends wedding shortly and don't want any complications.

 

[iam_toby]

Thanks guys,

I did notice my ontario drivers licence is valid to 2018, but OHIP, SIN etc expires.

In regards to overseas travel, since there is no physical additional documentation in my passport, is it just something that is in the system that customs would detect in their computer when I go to the desk? I have to go stateside for a friends wedding shortly and don't want any complications. \

If you're not from a visa-exempt country, you need a valid TRV to re-enter Canada. I travelled with my BOWP to the US
multiple times and never had issues.

 

[Digital_Tofu]

If you're not from a visa-exempt country, you need a valid TRV to re-enter Canada. I travelled with my BOWP to the US
multiple times and never had issues.

I'm from Australia, so it's all good.

Thanks for your assistance!

 

[iam_toby]

I'm from Australia, so it's all good.

Thanks for your assistance!

Ya, in that case you can go ahead and do whatever you want Just make sure
to always carry the BOWP with you It slipped out of my passport on time when I crossed
the line to gas up my car and I had a fun time at the border without my work permit

 

[Digital_Tofu]

Ya, in that case you can go ahead and do whatever you want Just make sure
to always carry the BOWP with you It slipped out of my passport on time when I crossed
the line to gas up my car and I had a fun time at the border without my work permit

Oh don't worry about that. I'll be making sure there's nothing left behind. I already had a run in with immigration in feb coming back from Australia. My visa expires next week, and was explaining to the gentleman that Ive applied for a bridging permit. I think I got my terminology wrong and said bridging "visa". He sat me down for 10 mins to inform me about how here is no such thing. I think I was trying to scare me. Luckily my current visa was still valid, so he had no grounds to turn me around. It certainly startled me through. Note to self: it's a permit, not a visa.

 

[Jalex23]

Oh don't worry about that. I'll be making sure there's nothing left behind. I already had a run in with immigration in feb coming back from Australia. My visa expires next week, and was explaining to the gentleman that Ive applied for a bridging permit. I think I got my terminology wrong and said bridging "visa". He sat me down for 10 mins to inform me about how here is no such thing. I think I was trying to scare me. Luckily my current visa was still valid, so he had no grounds to turn me around. It certainly startled me through. Note to self: it's a permit, not a visa.

You do know that there is no such thing as "no grounds" right? The officer can deny you entry even with all the correct documentation because he "feels like it". I mean he can say "I felt he was being suspicious".... try to deny that....

Good that Canadian officers are cool and usually laid back. I have seen real j*rks in other borders denying entry with all the correct documentation.

 

[Digital_Tofu]

You do know that there is no such thing as "no grounds" right? The officer can deny you entry even with all the correct documentation because he "feels like it". I mean he can say "I felt he was being suspicious".... try to deny that....

Good that Canadian officers are cool and usually laid back. I have seen real j*rks in other borders denying entry with all the correct documentation.

The immigration officer was nice enough, I think I was a little vague, having come out of 32 hours of transit time and multiple time zones. We actually had a friendly conversation after he grilled me. Think he was actually just trying to make sure I get all the right documentation so I COULD stay in Canada. I agree, Canadian immigration is very relaxed and fair. Can't say the same for all countries though...