I came to Canada a few months ago on a NAFTA visa (closed work permit). Long story short, I hate my job, and want to begin searching for a new one. Unfortunately, I've discovered that it's very hard to get companies to sponsor you (even with ow easy an BOWP is) so I am looking into a BOWP.
Even before I came to Canada, I had started the EE process. Based on timing, I expect to receive an AOR from OINP in the next few days. Is that enough for a BOWP to be granted? I've seen some things say yes, but others claim I need to actually wait for the nomination. Or do I need to wait for CIC's (not OINP's) AOR? http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/prov/bridging.asp talks about it, but in some cases says AOR, and in some cases mentions needing the nomination letter, so I am confused.
Does applying for the BOWP invalidate my existing (closed) work permit at all - or even if the BOWP is denied, would my original work permit be intact for it's duration?
Even before I came to Canada, I had started the EE process. Based on timing, I expect to receive an AOR from OINP in the next few days. Is that enough for a BOWP to be granted? I've seen some things say yes, but others claim I need to actually wait for the nomination. Or do I need to wait for CIC's (not OINP's) AOR? http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/prov/bridging.asp talks about it, but in some cases says AOR, and in some cases mentions needing the nomination letter, so I am confused.
Does applying for the BOWP invalidate my existing (closed) work permit at all - or even if the BOWP is denied, would my original work permit be intact for it's duration?
