How to apply for extension for bridging work permit?

[nataimages]

Hi guys,

I have been waiting for my PR (applied under Skilled Migrant express Entry) to be approved over a year now and it is still under review. My bridging work permit expires in Feb 27 and I received the news from Immigration that My Background Check is still under the review and they don't know when my PR would be approved.

I managed to reach Immigration Support and she said I should apply for an extension on my bridging work permit but honestly, I can't figure out HOW!

I see there is a form 5710e to extend your work permit but none of those four are applied to me. Since I am on a bridging work permit which is no longer sponsored by my employer. Could someone please help how to proceed in my case?

Thank you in advance.

Kind Regards,
Natalia

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi guys,

I have been waiting for my PR (applied under Skilled Migrant express Entry) to be approved over a year now and it is still under review. My bridging work permit expires in Feb 27 and I received the news from Immigration that My Background Check is still under the review and they don't know when my PR would be approved.

I managed to reach Immigration Support and she said I should apply for an extension on my bridging work permit but honestly, I can't figure out HOW!

I see there is a form 5710e to extend your work permit but none of those four are applied to me. Since I am on a bridging work permit which is no longer sponsored by my employer. Could someone please help how to proceed in my case?

Thank you in advance.

Kind Regards,
Natalia

Hi

IMM5710 is the correct form. Select "Initial work permit..."

 

[nataimages]

Hi

IMM5710 is the correct form. Select "Initial work permit..."

Thank you. Is there a way I could complete it online? It seems to always bring me to a questionnaire that says I am qualified for Express Entry based on my skills and nothing where i could apply for work permit extension?

So thankful for your advice.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thank you. Is there a way I could complete it online? It seems to always bring me to a questionnaire that says I am qualified for Express Entry based on my skills and nothing where i could apply for work permit extension?

So thankful for your advice.

You should be able to. Without going through the questions, I can't tell you what answers you need to provide to get that option.

 

[jes_ON]

Thank you. Is there a way I could complete it online? It seems to always bring me to a questionnaire that says I am qualified for Express Entry based on my skills and nothing where i could apply for work permit extension?

To get the option to apply to extend the BOWP online, you have to say that you want to work temporarily (more than 6 months).

 

[nataimages]

Hello
i am in the same situation, i tried extending but it kept asking some questions as if i was new and requiring some documents. how did you manage to apply and the necessary steps. what documents did you upload?
Thank you
Uzi

Hi Uzi,
I am still struggling to select the correct answers! I just posted all the questions and answers under another thread. Hope somebody could help!

 

[DPT]

Hi Uzi,
I am still struggling to select the correct answers! I just posted all the questions and answers under another thread. Hope somebody could help!

Hi,
Any update?
Were you able to figure out how to extend the bridging work permit?

 

[NemesisBR]

Hey,

Please go to this link:
http://onlineservices-servicesenligne.cic.gc.ca/eapp/launchEapp.do?lang=en&appTypeID=7403

And review the answers below to see if they apply to you.
If they do, you'd be able to extend your Bridge Work permit.

What would you like to do in Canada?
Work

How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
Temporarily - more than 6 months

Select the code that matches the one on your passport.
Whatever......

What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.
Canada

Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older?
No

What is your date of birth?
January 1, 1999

Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)?
No

What is your current immigration status in Canada?
Worker

Does one of the following apply to you?
I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable
I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or
I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
I applied for permanent residence and was found eligible (first stage approval) under one of the following classes:
Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada
Humanitarian and Compassionate cases
Protected Persons in Canada
Live-in Caregiver in Canada
No

Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:
Holds a Work Permit for a job in National Occupation Classification O, A, B;
Holds a study permit and is a full-time student at a university, community college, CÉGEP or other authorized educational institution;
Holds a Temporary Resident Permit that is valid for six months or more;
Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval)
Is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable.
No

Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who is:
a foreign government officer in Canada on an exchange agreement
a military personnel assigned to Canada
a participant in professional sports activities or events
an employee of a foreign news company
a religious worker
No

Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
Yes

Have you submitted a permanent resident application in Canada?
Yes

Do you have a written job offer?
No

What is your marital status?
Never Married/Single

What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.
Manitoba

Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada?
No

When does your status in Canada expire?
September 1, 2018

There are more questions that won't change the final result.


BUT!
If you:
1. Have a provincial nominee approval letter
2. AND are willing to keep working for your employee until you get your results...

Then you can apply for a closed working permit.

Do the same above, but check the answers below:

What would you like to do in Canada?
Work

How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
Temporarily - more than 6 months

Select the code that matches the one on your passport.
Whatever...

What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.
Canada

Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older?
No

What is your date of birth?
January 1, 1999

Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)?
No

What is your current immigration status in Canada?
Worker

Does one of the following apply to you?
I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable
I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or
I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
I applied for permanent residence and was found eligible (first stage approval) under one of the following classes:
Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada
Humanitarian and Compassionate cases
Protected Persons in Canada
Live-in Caregiver in Canada
No

Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:
Holds a Work Permit for a job in National Occupation Classification O, A, B;
Holds a study permit and is a full-time student at a university, community college, CÉGEP or other authorized educational institution;
Holds a Temporary Resident Permit that is valid for six months or more;
Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval)
Is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable.
No

Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who is:
a foreign government officer in Canada on an exchange agreement
a military personnel assigned to Canada
a participant in professional sports activities or events
an employee of a foreign news company
a religious worker
No

Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
No

Have you submitted a permanent resident application in Canada?
Yes

Do you have a written job offer?
Yes (please read below on how to proceed with this)

What is your marital status?
Never Married/Single

What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.
Manitoba

Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada?
No

When does your status in Canada expire?
September 1, 2018

Which situation best describes your work situation?
I'm a provincial nominee certificate holder

To request a Job Offer, you need to request your employer to do the following (my employee did this to me and this is the message my company got from the government to proceed with the request):

IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada –formerly known as CIC Citizenship and Immigration Canada) announced changes to the International Mobility Program requiring employers and applicants to pay an additional fee prior to issuing new work permit. Refer to this link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/hire-how.asp and follow the instructions on International Mobility Program (IMP). In hiring workers under the IMP you will need to pay $230 cad and submit an offer of employment form through the employment portal.

You also need to write a letter with the logo of the company you're working for, stating what you do, when did you start, your NOC, your wage (per year), your hours (per week or per month), your benefits.
You must ask your direct manager to sign and date this letter and to be able to confirm that you're working for them.