PR applied. Closed work permit expiring. BOWP possible?

[myfavworld]

I am on LMIA exempt closed work permit and I applied for PR under CEC this week. My closed work permit is expiring in 4 months. Can my employer file extension of closed work permit or they need to file BOWP. In case company does not prefer to apply BOWP, can I apply for BOWP and does it require LMIA?
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[vnyaraju]

Hi,
I am also on the same situation, what happened to ur BOWP? Any updates please?