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BOWP vs Letter of Support closed permit dilemma

zozujacks

Newbie
Jul 5, 2016
7
0
Hi, I've been recently nominated with the AINP. I have just sent my complete application package for PR.
My question is, since my current work permit expires in little more than a month, I am facing two options for my continued stay in Canada:
*Apply for Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) but I figured I won't be able to since I won't get my File number/AOR before my current permit expires;
*Use the letter of support provided by AINP to get a (I presume closed) work permit with my current employer.

I much rather get the open work permit to be honest so I'm wondering if I would still be able to apply for the BOWP, or if I go the safe route and apply with my current employer do I get a closed permit? Would I ever be able to apply for an open work permit before I get my PR?
Thanks!
 

mangdeep

Star Member
Jul 12, 2016
69
8
Edmonton, AB
Category........
AINP
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova scotia
NOC Code......
2253
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
14-07-2015
Doc's Request.
21-01-2016
Nomination.....
21-01-2016
AOR Received.
13-04-2016
Med's Request
01-02-2017
Med's Done....
04-02-2017
Passport Req..
18-05-2017
VISA ISSUED...
01-06-2017
LANDED..........
03-06-2017
Hey,
You can apply for bridging open work permit (BOWP).. If you are on LMIA and been working for employer more than 2 years you will be eligible for open work permit
do you have $155 option or $255 option while apply for BOWP?
 

mangdeep

Star Member
Jul 12, 2016
69
8
Edmonton, AB
Category........
AINP
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova scotia
NOC Code......
2253
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
14-07-2015
Doc's Request.
21-01-2016
Nomination.....
21-01-2016
AOR Received.
13-04-2016
Med's Request
01-02-2017
Med's Done....
04-02-2017
Passport Req..
18-05-2017
VISA ISSUED...
01-06-2017
LANDED..........
03-06-2017
HiCanadiano said:
Hello
Could you please let me know how you ended up doing?
I have the same isseus as you had.
Thanks!
if your work permit is expiring soon and haven't received AOR, you can get AINP supporting letter from AINP and apply for BOWP.
I will be open work permit, not bounded with any employer
worse case if it is bounded as other member mentioned before, its better to have status than no status
good luck
 

HiCanadiano

Star Member
Aug 11, 2014
77
1
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
mangdeep said:
if your work permit is expiring soon and haven't received AOR, you can get AINP supporting letter from AINP and apply for BOWP.
I will be open work permit, not bounded with any employer
worse case if it is bounded as other member mentioned before, its better to have status than no status
good luck
Is it possible to apply for BOWP only with AINP supporting letter? AINP officer advised me that my employer must pay for the compliance fee which $230 and the work permit will be closed one. not open. To apply for a BOWP, AOR must be included in the application. - that is what I was advised...
 

atoyebitolu@yahoo.com

Star Member
Mar 19, 2016
112
20
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Sydney
NOC Code......
0601
App. Filed.......
23-09-2016
Nomination.....
29-08-2016
AOR Received.
Dec 23 2016
Med's Done....
Upfront medical updated and passed dec 29
LANDED..........
Inland
HiCanadiano said:
Is it possible to apply for BOWP only with AINP supporting letter? AINP officer advised me that my employer must pay for the compliance fee which $230 and the work permit will be closed one. not open. To apply for a BOWP, AOR must be included in the application. - that is what I was advised...
am in the same situation, can i apply for bowp with support letter and nomination certificate alone from ainp without making my employer to pay any compliance fee as i do not have LMIA? i dont care if they gimme close or open WP