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Clarity needed on 'Bridging Work Permit?'

KrishVirkam1

Newbie
Nov 24, 2018
4
0
Hey guys,

I got a permanent job offer in Ontario this week but have only 11 months left on my work permit (it took a month to find this job). So my question is

1. Can I apply for bridging work permit and work in it for 1 month, so as to get 1 year work experience (total 12 months) for PR?

2. When should I apply for bridging work permit?

Any help is kindly appreciated. Thanks.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,729
22,028
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hey guys,

I got a permanent job offer in Ontario this week but have only 11 months left on my work permit (it took a month to find this job). So my question is

1. Can I apply for bridging work permit and work in it for 1 month, so as to get 1 year work experience (total 12 months) for PR?

2. When should I apply for bridging work permit?

Any help is kindly appreciated. Thanks.
1. No - you cannot apply for a bridging open work permit for these reasons. To qualify for a BOWP, you must have already applied for PR and your application must have been accepted by IRCC.

2. See above.
 

tessa2105

Star Member
Jun 18, 2018
66
6
Canada
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2234
App. Filed.......
14-11-2018
AOR Received.
14-11-2018
Interview........
2019-10-21
LANDED..........
2019-10-21
No, unfortunately you will not meet the minimum requirements to apply for PR by the time your permit expires. You should look at getting an LMIA through your employer.
 

KrishVirkam1

Newbie
Nov 24, 2018
4
0
1. No - you cannot apply for a bridging open work permit for these reasons. To qualify for a BOWP, you must have already applied for PR and your application must have been accepted by IRCC.

2. See above.
Thanks for your reply. Does that mean I can apply for a PR now?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,729
22,028
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Thanks for your reply. Does that mean I can apply for a PR now?
You can certainly apply if you qualify. CEC is not an option for you at this time since you don't have the required work experience in Canada. Express Entry could be an option if you can store 440 or more points. Have you calculated how many points you have under EE?