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Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)

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Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)

Keep working without interruption while IRCC processes your permanent residence application.

The BOWP bridges the gap between a work permit expiry and a final PR decision. It allows foreign nationals in Canada with a pending PR application to continue working for any employer without restriction. Applying at exactly the right time is critical — too early or too late can cause complications.

  • Who This Is For: Work permit holders whose permit is expiring who have a pending in-Canada PR application with a Stage 2 IRCC Acknowledgement of Receipt.

Key Requirements

Requirement
Details
Current status
Valid work permit or implied status
Pending PR
Stage 2 IRCC AoR for an Express Entry or Express Entry-linked PNP PR application.
Application timing
Must be filed during valid status or implied status — never after expiry.

Key Benefits

  • Work for any employer in Canada while awaiting the PR decision.
  • Prevents any gap in Canadian work experience counting toward CEC.

How Arik Immigration Consultant Helps You

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Schedule a meeting with our team to discuss your immigration or university admissions needs.

Office Address: 7445 Roper Road, Edmonton AB, T6B 3K9 Canada
Email: info@arikconsulting.ca
Phone number: +1 780-229-0777

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