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Bridging Open Work Permit after Submitting PR Application

kenoristic

Newbie
May 25, 2021
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Hi Guys Please Help,

I have a couple of questions regarding questionnaire for BOWP (Bridging Open Work Permit) and the IMM5710e Form.
I just submitted my electronic PR application CEC (Current LMIA Job) and have received AOR(Acknowledgement of Receipt).
The Work Permit(Closed Work Permit - Temporary Worker) of my current LMIA Job will be expiring in a months time, and I do not have a new LMIA.

Below are my answers to some of the questions to give a bit of context, I have re-numbered them for convenience.

Filling the Questionnaire these are my answers
1. What would you like to do in Canada?
Answer: WORK

2. How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
Answer: Temporarily - more than 6 months

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

4. What is your current immigration status in Canada?

Answer: Worker

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

6. Have you submitted a permanent resident application in Canada?
Answer: Yes

7. Do you have a written job offer?
Answer: No

Filling the IMM5710e FORM these are my intended answers
8. I am applying for one of the following?
a. Apply for a work permit with the same employer
b. Apply for a work permit for the first time or with a new employer
c. Restore my status as a worker
d. Get a new temporary residency permit

Answer: 8b

DETAILS OF INTENDED WORK IN CANADA?
9. What type of work permit are you applying for?
Answer: Open Work Permit

10. Details of Prospective Employer, Address of Prospective Employer 
.... (remainder of section)
Answer: I intend to leave blank for the rest in the section.


Please let me know your thoughts on the answers I have chosen for my particular situation. Thanks