What was the reason for rejection?
This letter refers to your application for the restoration of your temporary resident status and a
work permit.
Based on your application and accompanying documentation that you have provided, I have
carefully considered all information and I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. Your application as requested is
therefore refused.
[X] A visitor, worker or student who loses temporary resident status for failure to comply with the
following conditions imposed under:
paragraph 185(a),
any of subparagraphs 185(b)(i) to (iii), or
paragraph 185(c)
may be eligible for restoration of temporary resident status if an application is submitted within
90 days after loss of status and if following examination it is established that the applicant meets
the initial requirements for their stay and has complied with any other conditions imposed. In
your case, you are not eligible for a bridging open work permit (BOWP) at this time; therefore
you are not eligible to have your temporary resident status restored.
[X] To be considered for a bridging open Work Permit (WP) you must be currently in Canada
and submit proof that you have sent an application for Permanent Residence (PR) as the
principal applicant under one of the following programs:
Provincial Nominee Class (PNC )
Caring for Children Class / Caring for People with High Medical Needs Class
Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC)
You have failed to meet the eligibility requirements for a bridging open Work Permit because
foreign nationals who have let their status expire and must apply for restoration to return to
temporary resident status are not eligible for a BOWP. For further details on eligibility
requirements please see our website at