Maintain employment while PR is in process.
Bridging Work Permit
Keep Working. Stay in Canada.
A Bridging Open Work Permit may allow eligible applicants to continue working while a permanent residence application is being processed.
Avoid gaps in work authorization.
Designed for eligible PR applicants.
Stay focused while your case moves forward.
What is BOWP?
A BOWP helps certain applicants remain in Canada and continue working while waiting for a PR decision.
- For applicants with a submitted PR application.
- Helps maintain legal status and work authorization.
- Can reduce interruption during transition to PR.
Who can apply?
- Applicants with valid temporary resident status.
- Applicants physically present in Canada.
- Applicants whose current work permit is expiring or recently expired, where eligible.
- Must meet program and document requirements.
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Book a consultation and we will review your eligibility, documents, and next steps.
Confirm your profile.
Organize evidence.
File the application.
IRCC reviews.
Receive decision.
Keep moving forward.