Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) under express entry - connect here

[Vinoo Sanjeevi]

Hello all,

I had a question regarding SIN Number.
After we get our BOWP, how are we supposed to extend our SIN Number/Card expiry date? If we cannot, wouldn't that affect our employment?

Has anyone here faced any issues with their employers with a BOWP?

Please let us know and thanks a lot.

In short Yes, since you are on a temporary SIN (which begins with 9) which has an expiry date in tandem with your work permit expiry. you would need to re-new you SIN number by going to the nearest Service Canada

 

[neorol]

Hello all,

I had a question regarding SIN Number.
After we get our BOWP, how are we supposed to extend our SIN Number/Card expiry date? If we cannot, wouldn't that affect our employment?

Has anyone here faced any issues with their employers with a BOWP?

Please let us know and thanks a lot.

There shouldn't be any problem. You just walk in to Service Canada and they will extend your SIN till the expiry date of your BOWP. For them it's just a type of work permit.

 

[provhal]

Does anybody in this group know whether those issued BOWPs after August 2015 have ETAs automatically attached to them.

IRCC have been attaching ETAs in all study and work permits since that date (except for SP and WP extensions)….

I haven't been able to find out either way whether BOWPs are covered.

 

[Jojcanada]

HELP!!!

I'm trying to apply online for BOWP but when i take the eligibility assessment i only get TRV. What could i be doing wrong?

thanks

 

[KrispyKreamKonnoisseur]

My PGWP will be expired on April, 2017, should I apply for a BOWP now? Got my AOR on Nov 19th.

When I tried the questionnaire on my cic, and choose work permit, it led me to an application page which I have to pay $255 for the application. Is that correct?

 

[thepilot]

HELP!!!

I'm trying to apply online for BOWP but when i take the eligibility assessment i only get TRV. What could i be doing wrong?

thanks

You gotta tell it what you want to work permanently

 

[rottenapple]

My PGWP will be expired on April, 2017, should I apply for a BOWP now? Got my AOR on Nov 19th.

When I tried the questionnaire on my cic, and choose work permit, it led me to an application page which I have to pay $255 for the application. Is that correct?

too early for you.. better to submit BOWP application 1 month before your expiration..

 

[nonnemacher]

My PGWP will be expired on April, 2017, should I apply for a BOWP now? Got my AOR on Nov 19th.

When I tried the questionnaire on my cic, and choose work permit, it led me to an application page which I have to pay $255 for the application. Is that correct?

you can apply only if your WP is expiring in 4 months or less

 

[rottenapple]

The benefits of applying BOWP 1 month before your WP expiration is having the implied status while waiting your PR. It will longer your wait time..

 

[nikhilpatil22]

My current work permit is expiring soon and I have applied for BOWP on 19th November 2016.

I will truly appreciate if someone please share the current BOWP processing time.

 

[ramu_rokey]

Hello guys need some help applying my BOWP, i got my AOR today and i want to finish up the application for submitting my BOWP, when i am doing my online questionnaire did i put in the right answers???

Also i am Principle applicant........


What would you like to do in Canada?

Work


How long are you planning to stay in Canada?

Temporarily - more than 6 months


What is the country/territory of your passport/travel document?

IND (India)


What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.

Canada


Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older?

No


What is your current immigration status in Canada?

Worker




Does one of the following apply to you?
•I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable

•I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or

•I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or

•I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or

•I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
•I applied for permanent residence and was found eligible (first stage approval) under one of the following classes:
•Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada

•Humanitarian and Compassionate cases

•Protected Persons in Canada
•Live-in Caregiver in Canada

No


Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:
•Holds a Work Permit for a job in National Occupation Classification O, A, B;

•Holds a study permit and is a full-time student at a university, community college, CÉGEP or other authorized educational institution;

•Holds a Temporary Resident Permit that is valid for six months or more;

•Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval)
•Is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable.

Yes


Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who is:
•a foreign government officer in Canada on an exchange agreement

•a military personnel assigned to Canada

•a participant in professional sports activities or events

•an employee of a foreign news company
•a religious worker

No


What is your marital status?

Never Married/Single


What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.

Ontario



Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?

Yes



Do you want to submit an application for a family member?

No



Are you giving someone access to your application?

No


There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt?

Yes, I will be paying my application fees.



Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera?

Yes



Will you be paying your application fees online? To pay online, you need a Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Yes

 

[nikhilpatil22]

Hello guys need some help applying my BOWP, i got my AOR today and i want to finish up the application for submitting my BOWP, when i am doing my online questionnaire did i put in the right answers???

Also i am Principle applicant........


What would you like to do in Canada?

Work


How long are you planning to stay in Canada?

Temporarily - more than 6 months


What is the country/territory of your passport/travel document?

IND (India)


What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.

Canada


Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older?

No


What is your current immigration status in Canada?

Worker




Does one of the following apply to you?
•I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable

•I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or

•I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or

•I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or

•I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
•I applied for permanent residence and was found eligible (first stage approval) under one of the following classes:
•Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada

•Humanitarian and Compassionate cases

•Protected Persons in Canada
•Live-in Caregiver in Canada

No


Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:
•Holds a Work Permit for a job in National Occupation Classification O, A, B;

•Holds a study permit and is a full-time student at a university, community college, CÉGEP or other authorized educational institution;

•Holds a Temporary Resident Permit that is valid for six months or more;

•Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval)
•Is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable.

Yes


Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who is:
•a foreign government officer in Canada on an exchange agreement

•a military personnel assigned to Canada

•a participant in professional sports activities or events

•an employee of a foreign news company
•a religious worker

No


What is your marital status?

Never Married/Single


What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.

Ontario



Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?

Yes



Do you want to submit an application for a family member?

No



Are you giving someone access to your application?

No


There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt?

Yes, I will be paying my application fees.



Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera?

Yes



Will you be paying your application fees online? To pay online, you need a Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Yes

Everything looks okay. Except one...

Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who: NO

 

[ramu_rokey]

Everything looks okay. Except one...

Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who: NO

But when i put it as NO, i am not getting to apply work permit, i am only able to apply temporary visiting visa as i do not have LMIA and have job offer...........what am i doing wrong in the questionnaire...

 

[thepilot]

But when i put it as NO, i am not getting to apply work permit, i am only able to apply temporary visiting visa as i do not have LMIA and have job offer...........what am i doing wrong in the questionnaire...

There is no way around it, you cannot get an extension unless you've got a PNP ITA, lmia or you are lmia exempt, welcome to the real world.

 

[ramu_rokey]

There is no way around it, you cannot get an extension unless you've got a PNP ITA, lmia or you are lmia exempt, welcome to the real world.

why would that be when it states clearly in the website a candidate in canada and have applied for PR and has valid work permit can apply for BOWP, there is no mention of having LMIA at all....do you have source for your information