Applying for work visa while waiting for Permanent Resident Visa

[rkdgus7585]

Hi everyone, just a quick question,

I completed all the Permanent resident application process and just waiting for the result right now and thinking I would get the PR visa by end of this year.

Meanwhile, I am still in Canada as a post-graduate work visa, and was wondering if I still need to extend my work permit as my current visa expires by the end of this year. So I am thinking I will apply for another work visa to extend my visa duration for now and wait for the PR to come. (Im working full time)

Does this make sense? please advice!

 

[DelPiero07]

Well yes, if your work permit is about to expire (validity of 4 months or less) you can apply for a bridge open work permit.

 

[rkdgus7585]

Well yes, if your work permit is about to expire (validity of 4 months or less) you can apply for a bridge open work permit.

Thanks DelPiero07 (I like football too btw), so my work permit is valid til Dec 31th so I have approx 5 months left for my visa, should I wait until september so that I have less than 4month left for the current visa? and the application process is the same as Post Graduate work permit right? Thank you!

 

[joe141985]

Yes...With your current work permit having 4 months or less validity you can apply for Bridge Open work permit(BOWP). It is always a good idea to keep your legal status in Canada always active.