Am11 said:
I don't really know what you mean by "Statement from the province..?" But here are the required documents for BOWP and eligiblity criteria...
Bridging work permit: eligibility parameters
To be eligible for a bridging work permit, foreign nationals must meet the following requirements:
•they are currently in Canada;
•they have valid status on a work permit that is due to expire in four months or less;
•they are the principal applicant on an application for permanent residence under the FSWC, the CEC, the FSTC, the PNC (see note below), or the two caregiver classes;
•they have received a positive eligibility assessment on their permanent residence application under one of the Economic Class programs above;
•they have applied for an open work permit; and
•they have paid the work permit processing fee and the Open Work Permit Holder fee.
Note: Foreign nationals in the PNP are eligible for an open work permit only if they have provided a copy of the nomination letter issued by the nominating province or territory with their application and there is no indication that employment restrictions exist as conditions of the nomination.
The following foreign nationals do not qualify for a bridging work permit:
•foreign nationals in Canada under section 186 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) (work permit exempt);
•foreign nationals who have let their status expire and must apply for restoration in order to return to temporary resident status;
•foreign nationals whose work permits are valid for longer than four months or who already have a new LMIA that can be used as the basis for a new work permit application;
•foreign nationals applying for a bridging work permit at the port of entry;
•spouse and dependants of the principal permanent resident applicant;
•provincial nominees who have not submitted a copy of their nomination letter with the application for a bridging work permit, or whose nomination letter specifically indicates employment restrictions.
According to this :
Please review your results and modify your answers if required.
What would you like to do in Canada?
Work
How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
Temporarily - more than 6 months
What is the country/territory of your passport?
Germany, Federal Republic of
What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.
Canada
Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older?
No
What is your date of birth?
January 29, 1987
Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)?
No
What is your current immigration status in Canada?
Worker
Does one of the following apply to you? •I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable•I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or•I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or•I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or•I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or•I applied for permanent residence to an office in-Canada and was determined to be eligible for permanent resident status (first stage approval).
Yes
Are you are a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:•Holds a Work Permit for a job in National Occupation Classification O, A, B;•Holds a study permit and is a full-time student at a university, community college, CÉGEP or other authorized educational institution;•Holds a Temporary Resident Permit that is valid for six months or more;•Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval)•Is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable.
No
Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who is: •a foreign government officer in Canada on an exchange agreement•a military personnel assigned to Canada•a participant in professional sports activities or events•an employee of a foreign news company•a religious worker
No
What is your marital status?
Never Married/Single
What is your province of destination?If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.
Ontario
Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada?
No
When does your status in Canada expire?
Date
February 10, 2016
Have you had a medical exam performed by a CIC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?
No
Have you lived in a designated country or territory for more than six months in the last year?
No
Do you want to work in one of the following jobs?•health sciences worker•clinical laboratory worker•patient attendant in nursing or geriatric homes•medical student admitted to Canada to attend university•medical elective and physician on short term assignment•teacher of primary or secondary schools or other teachers of small children•domestics worker, someone who gives in-home care to children, the elderly and the disabled•day nursery worker
No
Do you want to submit an application for a family member?
No
Are you giving someone access to your application?
No
There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt?
Yes, I will be paying my application fees.
Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera?
Yes
Will you be paying your application fees online? To pay online, you need a Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Yes
This is what you need in order to apply for a open work permit.
Your document checklist
Working in Canada – Your personal checklist
Based on your answers, you may be eligible to come to Canada as a worker.
To apply online, you will need this personal reference code: CW9939326211
Step 1:
Record your personal reference code. This code will expire on Saturday January 16 2016 3:40:07 PM GMT. It is valid only for this application. When you return to the CIC site to apply online, you will need to enter your personal reference code. We will use this code to retrieve the list of documents you need to submit with your application.
Step 2:
Print this page. You will need this information to apply.
Step 3:
Read the application guide. Application guides can be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/index.asp
Step 4:
Gather these documents and complete the application forms:
Are you having difficulty downloading a form?
Versions of application forms for study permits and work permits dated November 2013 (11-2013), or later, and applications for temporary resident visas dated March 2014 (03-2014), or later, can only be uploaded to MyCIC.
Application Form(s)
Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker (IMM5710)
(Opens a new window)
Supporting Documents
Passport or travel document
Instructions
Digital Photo
Instructions
Fees
Fees
Application
Quantity
Price (CAD) per unit
Total (CAD)
Work Permit
1
$155
$155
Open Work Permit Holder Fee
1
$100
$100
The fee shown is an estimate based on the fees in effect on the day that this Personal Reference Code is issued. The actual fees to be paid will be calculated on the date of submission.
Total Price (CAD)$255
All documents must be provided in either English or French. If you have a document in another language, please provide a copy of the document in the original language with an English or French translation.
