Abhishek Rai
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Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) is another term for a bridging visa. BOWP is a wonderful addition to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada's foreign national programs. It was created to retain employees in Canada and allow them to continue working while their application for permanent residency is being processed. The Bridging Open Work Permit will enable immigrants to continue working while they wait for permanent residence.
Bridging Open Work Permit allows overseas skilled professionals to petition for permanent residency with shorter processing timelines. BOWP is not like other work permits in Canada. Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) will protect immigrants who are already on good terms with the nation and effectively contribute to the Canadian economy from needless interruptions.
A Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) allows you to continue working while you await the outcome of your permanent residency application. The Bridging visa is valid for six months or a year. Dependent children of a permanent residence candidate in any economic category must have an Associate in LMIA or have an LMIA exemption demonstrating their special situation to apply for a Bridging open official document.
When applying for BOWP, the immigrant must be a resident of Canada. In this case, work permits are only valid for four months or less. It is important to note here that the immigrant's passport should be valid for at least six months. The immigrant must have completed and filed an e-APR (electronic application for permanent residency) through Express Entry. Also, the candidate should be the primary applicant on a permanent residency application in one of the following economic categories:
Or they may also belong to the following categories:
They have to meet some requirements for permanent residence. These requirements depend on the type of application immigrants submit. You should have payment proof for open work permit holder along with a stamp created by the Canadian authority of your most up-to-date entry into Canada.
Benefits of BOWP
 Eligibility Criteria for Bridging Open Work Permit
Bridging Open Work Permit and Family Members
If an immigrant obtains BOWP, he is eligible to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit for his family members. The immigrant must be a skilled worker to qualify for the BOWP of the immigrant's spouse or common-law partner (they must be working in NOC 0, A, or B position in Canada). There are various restrictions and conditions that BOWP candidates must meet to get an open work visa for their spouse or common-law partner under the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP):
Bridging Open Work Permit for PNP Applicants
Immigrants who have applied via the PNP route are not subject to job limitations as PNP immigrants are not subject to any restrictions while applying for BOWP. When applying for a Bridging Open Work Permit, PNP immigrants must present a copy of their nomination letter. Also, the immigrant's job location must be limited to the nominating province.
Bridging Open Work Permit for Express Entry Applicants
Required Documents for BOWP
For LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)
This is post is just to give you a brief idea about the BOWP, but it is always recommended to do your own research or seek expert help. It will help you immensely to decide your correct pathway.
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