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Bridging Open Work Permit

 

All you need to know about Canada's Global Talent Stream (1)

The Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) allows foreign nationals who are currently working in Canada to extend their status while awaiting a decision on their permanent residency application. The BOWP is only available to those who have submitted a permanent residency application and are already in possession of a valid work permit.

In order to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) a foreign national must first meet the following conditions:

  • Reside in Canada with valid temporary resident status
  • Meet one of the following criteria:
    • hold a valid work permit with valid temporary resident status
    • have submitted to renew their work permit and are on maintained status in Canada
    • are eligible to restore their temporary resident status with authorization to work on a work permit
  • Have applied for Canadian permanent residence as the principal applicant under the FSWP, CEC, PNP or FSTP
  • Have received a positive eligibility assessment on their application.

Has made an application for an open work permit.

If you need more information about this program, please do not hesitate to get in touch today at info@dhunnaimmigration.ca