OWP or Bridging Open Work Permit

[sanone]

Hello Everyone,

I have tried looking everywhere for an answer to this, but my exact circumstances make it difficult for me to find a situation that matches mine, so I apologize in advance if this thread is a duplicate.

My Canadian wife is sponsoring me, and I am currently in Canada. We have applied through the Inland Family Sponsorship stream and received the AOR this week. I have also received the biometrics request letter, which I have completed as of Jan 23, 2025.

The issue: My PGWP (Extended in April 2023 to an Open Work Permit through the work permit extension pilot announced in 2023), expires Feb 08, 2025. I am planning to apply for the spousal open work permit since I would like to keep working through the application process.

Question: I am unsure if I should apply for an Open Work Permit or a Bridging Open Work Permit. To my knowledge Open Work Permit changes the status of my work permit and I'd need to stop working, and on the other hand the BOWP application page doesn't provide me an option to apply using Family Sponsorship stream. Can anyone tell me which one I should be going for?
Question 2: Can I keep working when I apply for an Open Work Permit through the inland family sponsorship stream?

Any guidance on the above will be much appreciated. Thanks in Advance!

 

[canuck78]

Hello Everyone,

I have tried looking everywhere for an answer to this, but my exact circumstances make it difficult for me to find a situation that matches mine, so I apologize in advance if this thread is a duplicate.

My Canadian wife is sponsoring me, and I am currently in Canada. We have applied through the Inland Family Sponsorship stream and received the AOR this week. I have also received the biometrics request letter, which I have completed as of Jan 23, 2025.

The issue: My PGWP (Extended in April 2023 to an Open Work Permit through the work permit extension pilot announced in 2023), expires Feb 08, 2025. I am planning to apply for the spousal open work permit since I would like to keep working through the application process.

Question: I am unsure if I should apply for an Open Work Permit or a Bridging Open Work Permit. To my knowledge Open Work Permit changes the status of my work permit and I'd need to stop working, and on the other hand the BOWP application page doesn't provide me an option to apply using Family Sponsorship stream. Can anyone tell me which one I should be going for?
Question 2: Can I keep working when I apply for an Open Work Permit through the inland family sponsorship stream?

Any guidance on the above will be much appreciated. Thanks in Advance!

1. you only qualify for OWP
2. If you apply before your PGWP expires you will have implied status and can continue working

 

[YVR123]

Hello Everyone,

I have tried looking everywhere for an answer to this, but my exact circumstances make it difficult for me to find a situation that matches mine, so I apologize in advance if this thread is a duplicate.

My Canadian wife is sponsoring me, and I am currently in Canada. We have applied through the Inland Family Sponsorship stream and received the AOR this week. I have also received the biometrics request letter, which I have completed as of Jan 23, 2025.

The issue: My PGWP (Extended in April 2023 to an Open Work Permit through the work permit extension pilot announced in 2023), expires Feb 08, 2025. I am planning to apply for the spousal open work permit since I would like to keep working through the application process.

Question: I am unsure if I should apply for an Open Work Permit or a Bridging Open Work Permit. To my knowledge Open Work Permit changes the status of my work permit and I'd need to stop working, and on the other hand the BOWP application page doesn't provide me an option to apply using Family Sponsorship stream. Can anyone tell me which one I should be going for?
Question 2: Can I keep working when I apply for an Open Work Permit through the inland family sponsorship stream?

Any guidance on the above will be much appreciated. Thanks in Advance!

Your question is answered at this IRCC FAQ:
I’m sponsoring my spouse or common-law partner. Can they work while their application is being processed?

From the above link, click How to apply for this open work permit and select you have valid status currently in Canada.
Then read the guide carefully. I copied out a bit of the highlight of the instruction..

Open work permit: Applying as a sponsored spouse or common-law partner in Canada - Canada.ca

How to fill out the application form
When you fill out your work permit application form, enter the following details in the “Details of intended work in Canada” section:

• Box 1: What type of work permit are you applying for?
  • Select “Open Work Permit.”
• Box 4: Job title and Brief description of duties
  • Enter “SCLPC FC OWP” in the Job title box.
  • Enter “SCLPC FC applicant in Canada public policy” in the Brief description of duties box.

 

[thanhtam23]

in fact, your situation is very common, not sure why can't you find the answer
regardless, other members have provided all related information, i hope you found the answers