Post Graduate Work Permit, Bridging Open Work Permit and Implied Status

[Conch69]

Hi everyone,

My PGWP expires in August, and I'm in the process of getting an LMO, a certified job offer and everything else. The only problem is that the PGWP might expire before I get all the different verifications.

My question: will sending an application for a bridging work permit before a PGWP expires give me implied status? I know that implied status only comes during extensions or reapplications for the same kind of permit, but the CIC website is unclear as to if a PGWP and bridging open work permit fall under that umbrella.

Would I be better off applying for an extension of a few months to give myself more breathing room? Is that something the government would smile or frown on?

Thanks for any help!

 

[rosty2]

Hi everyone,

My PGWP expires in August, and I'm in the process of getting an LMO, a certified job offer and everything else. The only problem is that the PGWP might expire before I get all the different verifications.

My question: will sending an application for a bridging work permit before a PGWP expires give me implied status? I know that implied status only comes during extensions or reapplications for the same kind of permit, but the CIC website is unclear as to if a PGWP and bridging open work permit fall under that umbrella.

Would I be better off applying for an extension of a few months to give myself more breathing room? Is that something the government would smile or frown on?

Thanks for any help!

Have you already applied to CEC?

- if answer= yes and you have received your AOR with the file number, then no need of LMO apply to BOWP within 4 months of the end of the current valid status.

-If answer= no then you need to have a valid job offer, to apply to LMO, get accepted, to be able to extend your current permit

hope that helps! I have never been to that situation however I read lot of threads... senior peolple can help as well

 

[aka024]

I am in somewhat similar situation.

My current work permit is expiring on 31st May. I have received my AOR and my application is currently in process(Med Done,RPRF Paid,RCMP Done..no news from last 2 month).

I am in flux whether to apply for BOWP or to file for work extension. Because if in any case my BOWP get rejected then my status in canada would be invalid(as current processing time is 40 days and i only have 35 odd days before my current work permit expires).

Can i apply for BOWP and in parallel apply for company sponsored work permit, so incase my BOWP get rejected i would still be under implied status till my work permit application is processed.

Any suggestions

 

[yohoo]

I just want to know what kind of support document should I included in my BOWP. I applied for CEC, and get my file number already.

 

[ujbaby]

I just want to know what kind of support document should I included in my BOWP. I applied for CEC, and get my file number already.

include ur work permit and ur Acknowledgement of receipt letter. provide a written explanation of which kind of work permit ur applying(BOWP) as per the operational bulletin and provide reason why ur sending supporting documents. I am off to work and wont be able to respond further. maybe other members can assist u. All the best

 

[honeysingh]

I just want to know what kind of support document should I included in my BOWP. I applied for CEC, and get my file number already.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob485.asp

Bridging Open WP – Eligibility Parameters

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.

 

[yohoo]

include ur work permit and ur Acknowledgement of receipt letter. provide a written explanation of which kind of work permit ur applying(BOWP) as per the operational bulletin and provide reason why ur sending supporting documents. I am off to work and wont be able to respond further. maybe other members can assist u. All the best

thank you for the help.

I have a job right now. Now I have to file the application for an open WP, so should I included a job offer letter with wages and working condition? And in the IMM 5710 form, should I write my current job information?

 

[yohoo]

Bridging Open WP – Eligibility Parameters

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.

thanks for the help. I saw some people file the BOWP application online. But after I research on the CIC web, I cant find any link that guide me to how to do it. Can you tell How I start to file the application, like where should I go look for the form online? thank you very much

 

[jes_ON]

thanks for the help. I saw some people file the BOWP application online. But after I research on the CIC web, I cant find any link that guide me to how to do it. Can you tell How I start to file the application, like where should I go look for the form online? thank you very much

There is no separate application for the BOWP. You have to apply to extend your stay as a worker, there are paper and online options -
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/extend-stay.asp

 

[ujbaby]

I am in somewhat similar situation.

My current work permit is expiring on 31st May. I have received my AOR and my application is currently in process(Med Done,RPRF Paid,RCMP Done..no news from last 2 month).

I am in flux whether to apply for BOWP or to file for work extension. Because if in any case my BOWP get rejected then my status in canada would be invalid(as current processing time is 40 days and i only have 35 odd days before my current work permit expires).

Can i apply for BOWP and in parallel apply for company sponsored work permit, so incase my BOWP get rejected i would still be under implied status till my work permit application is processed.

Any suggestions

what made u think that ur BOWP might be rejected????

 

[ujbaby]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob485.asp

Bridging Open WP – Eligibility Parameters

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.

This doesn't answer his questions, does it?????

 

[ujbaby]

thank you for the help.

I have a job right now. Now I have to file the application for an open WP, so should I included a job offer letter with wages and working condition? And in the IMM 5710 form, should I write my current job information?

be careful of how u fill up the form. u don't have to fill up the prospective employer information. just write N/A on that section otherwise the officer will think ur applying for closed work permit and will refuse ur application. u also don't have to include any job offer letter if ur applying for BOWP. Those are for people applying for a different work permit e.g, closed work permit with LMO, however, u have to give details of ur current employment for the past ten years, hope this helps!!!