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work permit extension versus open work permit (bridging work permit)

JuliaB.

Member
May 27, 2015
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BC
Category........
NOC Code......
9215
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-10-2015
Nomination.....
10-08-2015
AOR Received.
17-10-2015
Med's Done....
27-10-2015
Hi all,

My work permit is about to expire and I need to apply for an extension.
I am currently working under an open work permit but I will be staying with the same employer I am working for right now.
I have a PNP nomination and an Express Entry profile (no ITA yet).
I am just wondering if I need to apply for a regular work permit extension or for a open work permit (bridging work permit).
In case the work permit extension is correct, would I be applying for an extension with the same employer or does that count as new employer since the employer is not mentioned in my current work permit? I believe the applications are being forwarded to different areas in CIC and have different processing times.

Thank you in advance
Julia