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open bridge work permit

afrozahmed

Newbie
Dec 29, 2018
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My both visa and work permit are going to expire so do I have to apply for my visa extension after submitting my express entry and open bridge work permit application file
 

ContactFront

Champion Member
Feb 22, 2017
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You need to apply for bridge permit to maintain your status in Canada.
Visa is not necessary if you are not travelling outside of Canada
 

afrozahmed

Newbie
Dec 29, 2018
6
0
what if I get a rejection for both express entry and open bridge work permit application file then do I have to apply for a visa to go back to my home country
 

Roya2201

Full Member
Jul 20, 2017
26
1
hi there
my work permit will expire 2020/Feb/22.
I applied for PR and received an invitation, however have not submitted the application after.
I will travel and return to Canada on 2020/Feb/15.
will I have any issue? do I need a Bridge visa?
thank you so much.
 

MelanieL

Star Member
Sep 12, 2019
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what if I get a rejection for both express entry and open bridge work permit application file then do I have to apply for a visa to go back to my home country
If you get rejected for both you will need to leave Canada or get a new visa/permit
 

MelanieL

Star Member
Sep 12, 2019
171
39
hi there
my work permit will expire 2020/Feb/22.
I applied for PR and received an invitation, however have not submitted the application after.
I will travel and return to Canada on 2020/Feb/15.
will I have any issue? do I need a Bridge visa?
thank you so much.
There is a 4-5 month delay on bridging visas anyway so you might not get it on time. Leaving 7 days before your visa expires sounds very risky, they may not let you back in. I think it will be up to the customs officer that you meet at the airport
 

Roya2201

Full Member
Jul 20, 2017
26
1
please read my post one more time. I did not say I am leaving 7days before my work permit expires!
my question is, when I return to Canada ; my work permit will be valid for another 7 days. (putting aside there will be a PR in process). will the work permit be enough for officers at airport to let me in?