Bridging Open Work Permit - Travel outside and come back

[msmuthu3]

Hi,

I have my work permit valid till Dec 30, 2020. I have applied for bridging open work permit since I am near my work permit expiry. My query is when a BOWP is applied, Can we travel outside Canada and come back within our normal Work permit validity. Will this travel impact the BOWP application process in any way? Thanks and appreciate the responses

 

[PAINKILLER28]

If you got valid visa and a valid work permit it's very likely you can come back in, even given the travel restrictions. Just let CBSA know that you have an application for BOWP in progress if they ask.

And No, it will not have anyimpact on your current application.

 

[Tommyboy007]

Hi,

I have my work permit valid till Dec 30, 2020. I have applied for bridging open work permit since I am near my work permit expiry. My query is when a BOWP is applied, Can we travel outside Canada and come back within our normal Work permit validity. Will this travel impact the BOWP application process in any way? Thanks and appreciate the responses

Hey, when did you apply for BOWP and how long is the anticipated processing time for it?

 

[msmuthu3]

Hey, when did you apply for BOWP and how long is the anticipated processing time for it?

hi Right now as of Sep 21, 2020, for any kind of work permit or extension, the minimum processing time is 192 days. It can be verified from this link https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...vices/application/check-processing-times.html . BOWP once its processed is valid for one year though