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Extension of BOWP

speedyracer

Star Member
Nov 13, 2012
55
1
Hi Seniors,
I am an october 2012 applicant, I have some concerns regarding my BOWP, i am already on Bridged work permit which expires in june 2014, my medicals have been completed and i have already requested cic about my immigration status and it is still in process.

My question is can i bridge my bridged work permit meaning extend my bridge work permit again since my immigration is still in process
 

wessless

Hero Member
Aug 11, 2013
652
25
NOC Code......
6235
App. Filed.......
20-06-2013
Doc's Request.
17-02-2014 RPRF/BIODATA
AOR Received.
12-08-2013
Med's Request
12-02-2014
Med's Done....
14-02-2014
Passport Req..
25-02-2014
LANDED..........
02-04-2014
Yes you can...apply just as you did last time and include an explanation letter mentioning that your PR application is still being processed and a decision hasn't been made as yet. Good luck!!
 

iam_toby

VIP Member
Feb 4, 2013
7,506
353
wessless said:
Yes you can...apply just as you did last time and include an explanation letter mentioning that your PR application is still being processed and a decision hasn't been made as yet. Good luck!!
Second that. Include as much proof of your current PR application as possible, to make it a clear and easy decision
for the VO assessing your work permit application.
The BOWP is a fairly new system and there haven't been a lot of extensions so far, so the VO might not be aware of all
rules etc.
 

speedyracer

Star Member
Nov 13, 2012
55
1
Thanks for all the reply , i just want some clarification as per website

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-eligible/four-year-maximum.asp

it mentions that you can only extend your work permit to a maximum of 4 years i am already on BOWP. Does this website apply to extension of BOWP
 

thisisauser

Hero Member
Nov 23, 2012
726
46
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
speedyracer said:
Thanks for all the reply , i just want some clarification as per website

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-eligible/four-year-maximum.asp

it mentions that you can only extend your work permit to a maximum of 4 years i am already on BOWP. Does this website apply to extension of BOWP
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-eligible/four-year-maximum.asp?s=2

See the exceptions:

NOC O and A jobs as well as permanent resident applicants who have received a positive selection decision or approval in principle as well as other exceptions.