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Bridging Open Work Permit

BRIDGING OPEN WORK PERMIT

The goal of the Bridging Open Work Permit is to literally ‘bridge’ the gap between an expiring work permit and the final decision on a permanent residence application. In other words, this option is available to foreign nationals currently in Canada, whose work permit is expiring within four months, and who have applied for permanent residence under one of the eligible Programs for BOWP.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to the self-employed person program, you need to satisfy to the following main requirements:

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Be currently in CanadaHave a valid work permit

Your current work permit is expiring in less than four (4) months

Be a principal applicant on an Application for Permanent Residence (APR) under one of the programs: 

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program

  • Federal Skilled Trades Program

  • Canadian Experience Class

  • Caring for Children Class

  • Caring for People with High Medical Needs Class

  • Provincial Nominee Class


Have completed one of the two below stages in the permanent residence application process:

1. your electronic application for permanent residence (e-APR) was submitted under Express Entry has passed the completeness check

2. you have received a positive eligibility assessment on your paper Application for Permanent Residence submitted by mail under 1 of the programs listed above

APPLICATION OVERVIEW

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