PGWP Extension Refusal. Just got my CIC draw ( with ONIP APPROVAL ), Can I apply for BOWP?

[doquangtrungca95]

Hello everyone,

I would be really appreciate if someone can answer me.

my PGWP expired on March 19 and I did apply for the extension while I was waiting for my ONIP certificate, I was also working under implied status
My ONIP certificate has been approved like a month ago, and my CIC application has been drew recently with the score of 965 and I'm about to submit the application as I'm writing this thread.

I just got the refusal on my PGWP yesterday after 4 months and wondering if I can apply for the BOWP and start working? or any suggestion what I should do? Im still legal to stay without working under visitor record!

Thanks a lot

 

[r_a]

No matter what, I wish you the best and hope your situation improves.

I just got the refusal on my PGWP yesterday after 4 months and wondering if I can apply for the BOWP and start working?

No, unfortunately you can only apply for BOWP if you have submitted your PR Application and received AOR. See: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html

or any suggestion what I should do?

You should restore your status first, as soon as possible. See https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/restore.html

 

[canuck78]

No matter what, I wish you the best and hope your situation improves.

No, unfortunately you can only apply for BOWP if you have submitted your PR Application and received AOR. See: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html

You should restore your status first, as soon as possible. See https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/restore.html

To qualify for BOWP would also have to still have a valid WP. Agree apply for restoration but that only gets you visitor status not a WP.

 

[r_a]

To qualify for BOWP would also have to still have a valid WP. Agree apply for restoration but that only gets you visitor status not a WP.

Hmm I don't know if you have to have a valid work permit but I could be interpreting it wrong. The IRCC BOWP Page mentions either of three:

• have a valid work permit
• have an expired work permit but maintained your status as a worker
• be eligible to restore your status and get a work permit