BOWP if LMIA to support PR only

[wifedoctor]

Hi guys,

A question I couldn't find an answer to:

If I have a LMIA to support PR only (i.e, not a dual intent LMIA),
can I apply for a BOWP?

I am currently in Canada on a LMIA work permit expiring in June.

Thanks.

 

[bud_weiser]

Hi guys,

A question I couldn't find an answer to:

If I have a LMIA to support PR only (i.e, not a dual intent LMIA),
can I apply for a BOWP?

I am currently in Canada on a LMIA work permit expiring in June.

Thanks.

If you have one year and you get ITA with a AOR then yes you can get a BOWP, however if you do a EE LMIA (of witch I yet to see one) and get a closed WP then no they wont give you one as the WP is a year and EE takes 6 months

 

[alfredo_245]

I will be applying for BOWP soon. I just got the AOR. Two questions:

- Can I apply with the AOR letter that I currently hold? (automatic response that I got as soon as I made the payment). The eligibility status says: "under review"

- Is there any passport restrictions? My passport will expire in Nov 2015. If I apply for BOWP is the max date that I can get = the expiration date of my passport? I will renew my passport soon, but I just called the Consulate from my country and I can't do it until the 22nd of June... I don't want to wait til then to apply for BOWP...

 

[ButterflyChemist]

Hi guys,

A question I couldn't find an answer to:

If I have a LMIA to support PR only (i.e, not a dual intent LMIA),
can I apply for a BOWP?

I am currently in Canada on a LMIA work permit expiring in June.

Thanks.

Yes you can apply for a BOWP as long as you have your AOR letter (not automated submission). Your existing permit must be expiring in 4 months or less. The LMIA for PR has nothing to do with you applying for BOWP

 

[wifedoctor]

Yes you can apply for a BOWP as long as you have your AOR letter (not automated submission). Your existing permit must be expiring in 4 months or less. The LMIA for PR has nothing to do with you applying for BOWP

Thank you, that helps.

 

[jes_ON]

- Can I apply with the AOR letter that I currently hold? (automatic response that I got as soon as I made the payment). The eligibility status says: "under review"

No. You have wait until you receive a letter from CIC. See instructions under Express Entry:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/prov/bridging.asp