Your Guide to Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP) -By Best Immigration Consultants in North York Toronto:
Canada offers skilled foreign workers a seamless transition from temporary status to permanent residency (PR) through pathways like the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). This permit lets eligible applicants continue working while their PR application is processed. In this guide, CTIV Immigration—ranked among the Top 10 Immigration Consultants in Toronto—explains BOWP eligibility, application steps, and how Sanjay Prasher, our lead consultant, can simplify your journey.
A BOWP allows individuals awaiting a PR decision to work in Canada without employer restrictions. Ideal for Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) applicants, it offers flexibility to switch jobs or industries.
As a trusted name in Canadian immigration, CTIV combines expertise with personalized service. Here’s why we’re ranked among Toronto’s best:
Proven Success: 98% approval rate for BOWP applications.
End-to-End Support: From PR pathways to work permits.
Sanjay Prasher: 15+ years of experience in complex immigration cases.
To qualify, you must:
Hold Temporary Resident Status in Canada.
Have Applied for PR under:
Express Entry (CEC, FSWP, FSTP)
PNP (without employer restrictions)
Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW)
Agri-Food Pilot or Home Child-Care/Support Worker Pilot
Possess a Valid Work Permit or maintained/restored status.
Have an AOR Letter confirming PR application submission.
Note: QSW applicants must work in Quebec; PNP nominees must stay in their province.
Step-by-Step Process:
Confirm Eligibility: Use our free assessment tool or consult Sanjay Prasher.
Submit Online: Via IRCC’s portal under “Open Work Permit.”
Upload Documents: AOR letter, passport, proof of status, and PR application details.
Pay Fees: 155workpermitfee+155workpermitfee+100 open work holder fee.
Validity: BOWPs last up to 24 months or until PR decision/passport expiry.
If your BOWP expires before PR approval:
Apply for Extension: IRCC may grant 12-month extensions.
Switch to Visitor Status: Legally stay (but cannot work).
Leave Canada: Await PR decision abroad.
New LMIA-Based Work Permit: Requires employer sponsorship.
Spouses/common-law partners and dependents can apply for Open Work Permits (OWP) if:
The principal BOWP holder works in a TEER 0-3 occupation.
Their work permit is valid for 6+ months post-OWP application.
As one of Toronto’s Top 10 Immigration Consultants, we offer:
✅ BOWP Application Support: Avoid errors with meticulous document reviews.
✅ PR Pathway Planning: Optimize Express Entry profiles or PNP nominations.
✅ Family Sponsorship: Reunite loved ones efficiently.
✅ Legal Guidance: Stay compliant with evolving IRCC policies.
Why Risk Delays? Let CTIV’s expertise secure your future.
A permit allowing PR applicants to work in Canada while awaiting a decision.
Submit online via IRCC with AOR, proof of status, and fees.
PR applicants under Express Entry, PNP, QSW, or specific pilots.
Before your current permit expires (ideally 4-6 months in advance).
Valid passport
AOR letter
Proof of status (work permit, visa)
PR application details
3-4 months (varies by IRCC workload).
Yes, if you have maintained status.
Up to 24 months or until PR decision/passport expiry.
Spouses can apply for OWPs if the principal applicant meets TEER 0-3 criteria.
Our tailored strategies and Sanjay Prasher’s expertise minimize risks and delays.
The Bridging Open Work Permit is a lifeline for PR applicants seeking stability in Canada. With CTIV Immigration—a leader among Toronto’s Top 10 Immigration Consultants—you gain a partner dedicated to your success. Sanjay Prasher and our team ensure seamless applications, compliance, and peace of mind.
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Canada is well known for its spacious countryside, cultural diversity, superior education, healthcare system and economic stability, has one of the highest immigration rates and is considered one of the most popular destinations for Immigrants.
To work in Canada on a temporary basis, foreign workers need the work permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approve Canada work visas under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
