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ozmatwork

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HI,

I got my work permit approved using my company's LMO, I applied under CEC and got my AOR already. Supposedly permit will expire on NOV can I still apply for BOWP? Is it possible even if I already have my new work permit? ( I'm asking this because I wanted to have a second or even third job because I'm a bread winner).


Thanks for the help..
 
Yeah why not. you got your AOR, just apply for a bridging open work permit.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2012-12-17.asp
 
MenicMonday said:
You have a new WP, is this correct, or just the LMO?

Hi,

I have my new work permit already using my company's LMO. My new work permit will expire on Aug 15 2016.

Since I have my AOR can I still apply for BOWP?

Thanks
 
oh.. then nope. You already got the company LMO. And it's far from being expired >.> but there are rare cases thou that the VO cancels the LMO and gives u bridging OWP
 
ozmatwork said:
Hi,

I have my new work permit already using my company's LMO. My new work permit will expire on Aug 15 2016.

Since I have my AOR can I still apply for BOWP?

Thanks

If you hold valid work permit that won't expire in 4 months, in general they won't give you a BOWP.
 
Hi Guys,


Thanks for answering my question! I will just stick with my new work permit then. God bless all!


Thanks...
 
I may find myself in a similar situation soon. My employer is working on a sponsored permit for me at the same time as I am waiting for my AOR. If I get the sponsored permit before the AOR I am then locked in to work with my current employer (which makes me feel uneasy). I can see being able to make an argument that you want a BOWP instead of the LMO (LMIA) permit for more flexibility while in Canada, whether they listen or not... who knows.

I will probably attempt to get BOWP if I get the other visa permit at some point, but at this point it looks very likely my AOR should come before my current work permit expires (Nov 19).
 
ozmatwork said:
HI,

I got my work permit approved using my company's LMO, I applied under CEC and got my AOR already. Supposedly permit will expire on NOV can I still apply for BOWP? Is it possible even if I already have my new work permit? ( I'm asking this because I wanted to have a second or even third job because I'm a bread winner).


Thanks for the help..

Once you have a positive LMO you are no longer qualify for BOWP.