Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
A bridging open work permit (BOWP) lets you keep working while you wait for the results of your permanent residence application.
You may be eligible if you applied to one of the permanent residence programs below:
- Permanent residence through Express Entry.
- Provincial Nominee Program PNP.
- Quebec skilled workers.
- Home Child-Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot.
- Caring for children class or caring for people with high medical needs class.
- Agri-Food Pilot.