Got ITA. Will apply and submit all the necessary documents. Still need to extend work permit?

[ThiHa]

Dear all,

I recently got ITA for Canada PR. I will submit all necessary documents and apply (pay the applicaiton fees). I am currently staying in Canada with open work permit. And, my work permit is expiring soon. My question is do I still need to extend my work permit if I submit my Canada PR application before it expires? Of course, I can extend my work permit since I have valid two more years of job offer. I am trying to gauge in saving application fees from both applications.

Hope some of you might know the quick answer.

Sincerely,
T. Ha.

 

[ContactFront]

You need to extend your work permit if you wish to remain in Canada. A PR application doesn't give you legal status

 

[ThiHa]

You need to extend your work permit if you wish to remain in Canada. A PR application doesn't give you legal status

Thank you for the quick response.

 

[21Goose]

Look up Bridging Open Work Permit. You will be eligible for that if you submit your PR application before your current work permit expires.

 

[ThiHa]

Look up Bridging Open Work Permit. You will be eligible for that if you submit your PR application before your current work permit expires.

Dear 21Goose,

Thank you for the reply. Do you know any difference between usual work permit and bridging open work permit?

Thanks.
T. Ha.

 

[21Goose]

Dear 21Goose,

Thank you for the reply. Do you know any difference between usual work permit and bridging open work permit?

Thanks.
T. Ha.

No, a BOWP is simply a special way to get a standard Open Work Permit. The Work Permit is exactly the same, it's just that you are eligible under BOWP rules while someone else may not be.

 

[ThiHa]

No, a BOWP is simply a special way to get a standard Open Work Permit. The Work Permit is exactly the same, it's just that you are eligible under BOWP rules while someone else may not be.

Thanks for the quick clarification.