If one has a valid closed work permit, they need not wait until their new employer specific work permit application is approved to start a new job or work for a new employer as per https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...t/temporary/extend/change-jobs-employers.html says that. Is it true if one applies for a bridging open work permit too ? That is, if one has a valid closed work permit, do they need to wait until their new BOWP application (PR application in progress) is approved to start a new job or work for a new employer, or they can start working for the new employer right away once the BOWP application is submitted ?
If one has a valid closed work permit, they need not wait until their new employer specific work permit application is approved to start a new job or work for a new employer as per https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...t/temporary/extend/change-jobs-employers.html says that. Is it true for applies for a bridging open work permit too ? That is, if one has a valid closed work permit, do they need to wait until their new BOWP application (PR application in progress) is approved to start a new job or work for a new employer ?
Thanks for your response.
The point that I'd still need clarity on is if one has a valid closed work permit, do they need to wait until their new BOWP application (PR application in progress) is approved to start a new job or work for a new employer, or they can start working for the new employer right away once the BOWP application is submitted ? Considering the processing times of work permit applications applied from inside Canada, especially during the ongoing strike period.
Thanks for your response.
The point that I'd still need clarity on is if one has a valid closed work permit, do they need to wait until their new BOWP application (PR application in progress) is approved to start a new job or work for a new employer, or they can start working for the new employer right away once the BOWP application is submitted ? Considering the processing times of work permit applications applied from inside Canada, especially during the ongoing strike period.
In this case, one can work if the visa is expiring but if not, I would call IRCC and clarify. I did not follow up on this since my PR got approved at the time.
