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Ohh ok thanks
I am just wondering if I can get BOWP from closed work permit ?
If you are holding a closed work permit, I assume it will be a different category, when you run through the eligibility check, it will tell you which kind you are fit into.
 
Hi guys,

I submitted an express entry application in December 2016, my file went for security screen and has been pending decision since. During this time I got married and updated CIC with the marriage certificate but then my spouse and I got separated and case for legal separation/divorce is under progress.

My Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) is due to expire in couple of months and I need to get it bridged through BWOP (Bridging Open Work Permit), while I wait for the decision on my PR application.

As the separation is in works and a final divorce certificate hasn't been issued yet. What should I declare in my marital status? Should I keep it married or should I put "divorced" in there? I don't have a divorce certificate if they ask me to provide one.

Please advise me on this unfortunate and messed up situation. Thanks.
 
BOWP Sample Questionnaire for a Worker who has applied for PR under CEC and PGWP is expiring soon

What would you like to do in Canada?
Work
How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
Temporarily - more than 6 months
Select the code that matches the one on your passport.
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 date of birth?
September 25, 1987
Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)?

No
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What is your current immigration status in Canada?

Worker
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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.
No
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
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Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
Yes
Have you submitted a permanent resident application in Canada?
Yes
Do you have a written job offer?
No
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What is your marital status?
Married
What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.
British Columbia
Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada?

No
Modify my Answers
When does your status in Canada expire?
November 7, 2018
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Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?

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

No
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Are you giving someone access to your application?

No
Modify my Answers
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.
Modify my Answers
Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera?

Yes
Modify my Answers
Will you be paying your application fees online? To pay online, you can use a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, China Union Pay) or a debit card (Visa Debit, Debit MasterCard or Interac).

Yes
 
Hello Friends, ====Need Urgent Help===
My post graduate work permit is going to expire on Jan-12-2019. I am applying for BOWP.,., I am stuck in few options which I am gonna mention below.

Q1. I am applying for one or more of the following?

a. Apply for a work permit with the same employer
b. Restore my status as a worker
c. Apply for work permit for the first time or with a new employer
d. Get a new temporary resident permit

"I have changed employer working with new employer"

Q2. Details of intended work in Canada?

from 1 to 8 ------ do I need to provide all the information---specially "Duration of expected employment"

What type of work permit are you applying for?

Open Work Permit ---- I selected this one...

* Rest of options "Should I leave these blank except only choosing "Open Work Permit".

a. Name of employer
b. Complete address
c. Intended location of employment in Canada
d. My Occupation in Canada will
e. Brief description of duties
f. Duration of expected employment

regards,

Amar
 
BOWP Sample Questionnaire for a Worker who has applied for PR under CEC and PGWP is expiring soon

What would you like to do in Canada?
Work
How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
Temporarily - more than 6 months
Select the code that matches the one on your passport.
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 date of birth?
September 25, 1987
Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)?

No
Modify my Answers
What is your current immigration status in Canada?

Worker
Modify my Answers
Modify my Answers
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.
No
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
Modify my Answers
Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
Yes
Have you submitted a permanent resident application in Canada?
Yes
Do you have a written job offer?
No
Modify my Answers
What is your marital status?
Married
What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.
British Columbia
Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada?

No
Modify my Answers
When does your status in Canada expire?
November 7, 2018
Modify my Answers
Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?

Yes
Modify my Answers
Do you want to submit an application for a family member?

No
Modify my Answers
Are you giving someone access to your application?

No
Modify my Answers
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.
Modify my Answers
Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera?

Yes
Modify my Answers
Will you be paying your application fees online? To pay online, you can use a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, China Union Pay) or a debit card (Visa Debit, Debit MasterCard or Interac).

Yes

Hello,

I have not been told by cic that my application for PR has been approved but agent said that decision has been made on my file everything met. My question is that should I use this option as mention below

Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
Yes

because these options are confusing:

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.
No
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.

thanks

Amar
 
Hello,

I have not been told by cic that my application for PR has been approved but agent said that decision has been made on my file everything met. My question is that should I use this option as mention below

Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
Yes

because these options are confusing:

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.
No
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.

thanks

Amar
Yes, you should say you were"approved in principle".