Bridging Open Work Permit
Bridging Open Work Permit is the appropriate visa to apply for if you need to continue working in Canada while your application for permanent residence is being processed. If their existing work visa expires, candidates who have sought for immigration to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, Canadian Experience Class, or Provincial Nominee Programs may want to think about a bridging open work permit.
While you wait for the outcome of your application for permanent residence, you are able to continue working with this work permit. A bridging open work permit may be available to you if you:
- Filed a request for permanent residence
- Current work permit is about to expire in four months
- Possess a current work permit status
- Are currently employed in Canada
