When to Apply open work permit

[rosamae]

Hi,

My closed work permit is valid until year 2023. I already applied for PR and received AOR. Can I apply open work permit eventhough my existing closed permit is more than 4 months expiry?

 

[NOC98]

BOWP requires that your wp is less than 4 months old before applying. Plus BOWP’s expiry is usually less than a year since it’s purpose is bridge your temporary status to a permanent one, so your closed work permit’s validity is longer. Kind of defeats the purpose of applying for a BOWP isn’t it?

Why would you want to get an open one if you already have an existing work permit that gives you a valid status in Canada?

 

[scylla]

Hi,

My closed work permit is valid until year 2023. I already applied for PR and received AOR. Can I apply open work permit eventhough my existing closed permit is more than 4 months expiry?

As said above, you can only apply for a BOWP if your work permit is expiring within 4 months. So unfortunately you don't qualify.

 

[rosamae]

BOWP requires that your wp is less than 4 months old before applying. Plus BOWP’s expiry is usually less than a year since it’s purpose is bridge your temporary status to a permanent one, so your closed work permit’s validity is longer. Kind of defeats the purpose of applying for a BOWP isn’t it?

Why would you want to get an open one if you already have an existing work permit that gives you a valid status in Canada?

So I can apply to different employer. I only have limited hours in my current employer but cannot apply to other opportunities because of this closed permit. I don't earn much because of reduce hours hence need to have additional earnings.

 

[NOC98]

So I can apply to different employer. I only have limited hours in my current employer but cannot apply to other opportunities because of this closed permit. I don't earn much because of reduce hours hence need to have additional earnings.

Unfortunately, that’s how it is. The only way I know how to convert a closed to an open wp is through BOWP. If you want to switch employers, you have to find someone willing to sponsor another closed work permit.

 

[rosamae]

Unfortunately, that’s how it is. The only way I know how to convert a closed to an open wp is through BOWP. If you want to switch employers, you have to find someone willing to sponsor another closed work permit.

I will not switch employer, I will just add employer, maybe part time job so I can have 2 jobs to mend my expenditure. But I cannot do this because of closed permit, hence looking for ways on how to go about it. But seems nothing I can do right now but to wait. Sad fact is, it will take longer waiting time as EE is process longer than expected (6mos) now due to this pandemic......

 

[NOC98]

I will not switch employer, I will just add employer, maybe part time job so I can have 2 jobs to mend my expenditure. But I cannot do this because of closed permit, hence looking for ways on how to go about it. But seems nothing I can do right now but to wait. Sad fact is, it will take longer waiting time as EE is process longer than expected (6mos) now due to this pandemic......

I see. You just have to wait for your PR, just pray it arrives soon. Some lucky applicants in January 2021 got their PR this month.