To be eligible for a bridging open WP, the following parameters must be met:
- The foreign national is currently in Canada;
- They have valid status on a WP that is due to expire within 4 months;
- They have received a positive eligibility decision on their PR application under one of the Economic Class programs above; and
- They have made application for an open WP.
[ Source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob485.asp ][/list]