fkl said:That is no longer a requirement in Express entry. It was some time late last year (2105) when CIC announced that now you can submit BOWP application EVEN at the same time as your PR application if going in express entry.
So any one who has already applied for PR can definitely submit BOWP app. They might delay processing it until eligibility is met, but you would be under implied status.
Bottom line, no need to go out of Canada.
Update: It would be some effort to look the original reference, but the following should help
On December 1, 2015, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a program delivery update (PDU) informing that certain Express Entry PR applicants can submit a BOWP application immediately after submitting the electronic application for permanent residence (e-APR). Following the submission of the e-APR, IRCC will automatically generate an initial Acknowledgement of Receipt letter which simply confirms that the application has been received, and a file number created. It is no longer required that applicants wait until they receive a second Acknowledgement of Receipt letter from IRCC, which confirmed that a determination with regards to an R10 completeness check had been made.
I am a CEC inland candidate (no LMIA) and I just got my BWOP approved. until you get approval or refusal you are on a so-called "implied status" and allowed to work until either approval or refusal - just make sure you get the fees right! it should be about $255 for a BOWP (I've been there.... ) and even if you get the BOWP refused, you can apply for a "restoration of your status" which allows you stay in Canada, but you are NOT allowed to work (more money... and yes, been there, too)
hope that helps