So, my CEC profile is up and I'm eligible, but no invite yet. 434 points. However, my permit runs out on June 16th, if I am not invited to apply can I get a bridging work permit in the mean time or do I need to go back home till I hear back about an ITA?
So, my CEC profile is up and I'm eligible, but no invite yet. 434 points. However, my permit runs out on June 16th, if I am not invited to apply can I get a bridging work permit in the mean time or do I need to go back home till I hear back about an ITA?
You cannot apply for a BOWP unless you have submitted a complete PR application and have received an Acknowledgement of Receipt. You could try applying for a visitor visa\another work permit if your intent is to stay in Canada.
So, my CEC profile is up and I'm eligible, but no invite yet. 434 points. However, my permit runs out on June 16th, if I am not invited to apply can I get a bridging work permit in the mean time or do I need to go back home till I hear back about an ITA?
Go back and wait for an ITA, unless any of the below happen:
1. You get an ITA before your permit expires (increase your scores or scores come down) and apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit after you submit your PR application and continue working on "implied status" until you hear back;
2. You get a positive LMIA and work permit:
3. You extend your stay as a visitor or a student;
4. You get a PNP invite and get the nomination before that (highly unlikely).
So, my CEC profile is up and I'm eligible, but no invite yet. 434 points. However, my permit runs out on June 16th, if I am not invited to apply can I get a bridging work permit in the mean time or do I need to go back home till I hear back about an ITA?
Considering your score I would say go get your documents and once you receive the ITA you can apply for a bridging visa just after the submission of your PR application.
