Canada BOWP Bridge Open Work Visa Policy and Requirements
2015-12-05 01:25:34
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Starting December 17, 2012, Immigration Canada introduced the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP).
If you are not yet immigrated, but your work visa is about to expire, you may consider applying for a BOWP.
To apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit, you must meet all four of the following conditions.
You are currently in Canada.
Your work visa is about to expire within 4 months.
You have applied for Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominee or Federal Skilled Worker immigration; and your immigration application has been approved in the first instance.
You have submitted an application for an open work pemit (OWP).
The official link to the policy: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2012-12-17.asp