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Work permit on basis of visitor permit

jes_ON

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Jun 22, 2009
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New York
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
LANDED..........
03-Sep-2011
varinder1717 said:
Can we apply work permit on basis of visitor permit when pr express entry file is in process??
Unfortunately, no. Neither a visitor's permit, nor a PR application by itself provide eligibility for a work permit.
 

shasai

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Jun 20, 2016
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If your PR file is in process and if you have your AOR generated then you can apply for Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP).

There is a separate thread on process for BOWP. you can check
 

sivasagi

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Jan 8, 2014
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shasai said:
If your PR file is in process and if you have your AOR generated then you can apply for Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP).

There is a separate thread on process for BOWP. you can check
This will be applicable only if the applicants work permit is expired or getting expired. Not for visitor visa applicants
 

jes_ON

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Jun 22, 2009
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App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
LANDED..........
03-Sep-2011
shasai said:
If your PR file is in process and if you have your AOR generated then you can apply for Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP).

There is a separate thread on process for BOWP. you can check

No, the OP is on a visitors permit. BOWP requires a valid work permit a the time the BOWP application is submitted. The OP is not eligible for a BOWP.
 

varinder1717

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Apr 18, 2015
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One of my friend's friend applied bowp on visitor permit and it got approved.. i donno how.

jes_ON said:

No, the OP is on a visitors permit. BOWP requires a valid work permit a the time the BOWP application is submitted. The OP is not eligible for a BOWP.
 

jes_ON

VIP Member
Jun 22, 2009
12,088
1,421
Category........
Visa Office......
New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
LANDED..........
03-Sep-2011
varinder1717 said:
One of my friend's friend applied bowp on visitor permit and it got approved.. i donno how.
Sometimes mistakes happen in our favour : ) Can't count on that, though.
 

sivasagi

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Jan 8, 2014
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varinder1717 said:
One of my friend's friend applied bowp on visitor permit and it got approved.. i donno how.
No way. May there would have been a different reason for his work permit.