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Submitted CEC - Now Bridging Visa?

Mythranda

Member
Oct 20, 2017
17
2
My AoR details that I should apply for a Bridging open work permit under my circumstances (IEC Visa coming to and end).

I click the hyperlink and it takes me to my account but I cannot see where specifically to apply for BOWP?

'What would you like to do today?' section only list the usual; Visit, Study, Work OR IEC OR IFHP buttons... how do I get the BOWP?

Thank you!
 

jes_ON

VIP Member
Jun 22, 2009
12,092
1,421
Category........
Visa Office......
New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
LANDED..........
03-Sep-2011
My AoR details that I should apply for a Bridging open work permit under my circumstances (IEC Visa coming to and end).

I click the hyperlink and it takes me to my account but I cannot see where specifically to apply for BOWP?

'What would you like to do today?' section only list the usual; Visit, Study, Work OR IEC OR IFHP buttons... how do I get the BOWP?

Thank you!
It is a work permit, so... "Work" : ) This information should help -
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html
 

Mythranda

Member
Oct 20, 2017
17
2
I thought so, but, it points me to do the Come to Canada quiz again which then points me to do Express Entry...?
 

jes_ON

VIP Member
Jun 22, 2009
12,092
1,421
Category........
Visa Office......
New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
LANDED..........
03-Sep-2011
I thought so, but, it points me to do the Come to Canada quiz again which then points me to do Express Entry...?
For the BOWP, you want to work "temporarily" for more than 6 months (not "permanently" which is for PR).
 

Mythranda

Member
Oct 20, 2017
17
2
For the BOWP, you want to work "temporarily" for more than 6 months (not "permanently" which is for PR).
jes_ON, you are amazing and so patient! Thank you!

Finally, so sorry, to clarify, on form IMM5710 - Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker, I am applying for 'Temporary Resident Permit'. ?

Also, my common-law partner should apply on his own responding positively to the question: Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who: -Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval) ?

Thank you so much again.
 

jes_ON

VIP Member
Jun 22, 2009
12,092
1,421
Category........
Visa Office......
New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
LANDED..........
03-Sep-2011
jes_ON, you are amazing and so patient! Thank you!

Finally, so sorry, to clarify, on form IMM5710 - Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker, I am applying for 'Temporary Resident Permit'. ?

Only if you do not want to work. If you want to work (BOWP) then you have to apply for a work permit. Doesn't really matter if you chose "Same employer" or "new employer."

Also, my common-law partner should apply on his own responding positively to the question: Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who: -Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval) ?

Your partner needs to submit his/her own application yes. Both applications can be submitted at the same time.
 

DanialArifRauf

Full Member
Jan 12, 2016
25
0
I'm waiting for an invitation under CEC soon, with ny PGWP expiring in September. Will I be eligible for BOWP after I've received the CEC invitation and applied for PR? Thanks in advance.
 

bobbydiggs

Member
Jan 23, 2018
11
1
I'm in the same boat (received AOR and IEC Visa ending)

Does anyone know how long does the BOWP application usually take to be processed? Presuming they are a lot quicker than the PR application to be processed?
 

jes_ON

VIP Member
Jun 22, 2009
12,092
1,421
Category........
Visa Office......
New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
LANDED..........
03-Sep-2011