Work visa to permanent residency status

[harrygill2308]

Hi,

I am a single person on a work permit in Canada for last 20 months. I have already applied for PR in Nov 2018 and by the looks of it i am at IP2 status. However due to some unfortunate circumstances at work i want to quit my job. So my question is that apart from informing the IRCC can i stay in the country or do i have to leave the country if i leave my job. My application should be done by May 14,2019.

Thanks.

 

[harrygill2308]

You might qualify for a BOWP. Is your work permit closed or open?

Yes i do qualify for a BOWP as stated by the letter from CIC that i received when i applied for my PR. However my work permit is employer linked i.e. closed and my employer name is also stated on my work permit.

Thank you for the prompt response.

 

[harrygill2308]

When does your closed work permit expire?

June 30, 2019.

 

[harrygill2308]

You should just apply for the open work permit under BOWP. It says 4 months or less and by end of February you will be around that mark. You don't have to leave the country even if you quit your job.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html

Thank you so much for the information. Really helpful.

Thanks.