I got AOR at the end of Oct. under EE CEC inland, and I'm still waiting for PPR, not sure when I could get the PR. But my work permit will expire two months later, which would possibly happen before PPR. What should I do to keep living here legally before I get my PR? Can anyone give me some clues or instructions? Thank you very much. Wish you all good luck...
Urgent, Need help. Waiting for PR but WP will expire shortly.
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Your employer can apply for a BOWP or you can send an application to extend your current work permit. You can live for 3 months on implied status as well.
Thank you so much for the prompt reply. A few questions:kainthsimranjit said:
1). Only new employer can apply for a BOWP for me? Can I do that by myself? I searched on CIC, finding one of the requirements is applicants must have applied for an open work permit. but I didn't apply for that yet.
2). My current work permit only allows me work at the specific university, could I still apply to extend my current work permit? The problem is my current supervisor said he didn't have funding anymore.
3). Did you mean I still have 3 months implied status even though I couldn't get any extended or new work permit when my current WP expires?
Thank you very much.
No - the employer is not the one who applies for the BOWP. The applicant is responsible for applying for the BOWP.kainthsimranjit said:
Thank you. I searched on CIC website, one of the requirements for BOWP application is: you have applied for open work permit. But I didn't apply for open work permit before. Am I still eligible to apply for BOWP? Thank you again.
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The instructions are worded strangely, I agree.forbetterlife said:
That only means that when you apply to extend your stay as a worker, you apply for an open work permit (there is no specific category on the application for "BOWP").
You are eligible to apply for a BOWP if:
- You have applied for PR (recent rule change, you don't have to wait for the AOR anymore - but if you have the AOR, include a copy with your application)
- you currently have a valid work permit (any kind) that will expire within the next 4 months