Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
A BOWP lets certain in-Canada Express Entry or PNP candidates who already hold a valid work permit keep working while their PR application is finalized.
Generally requires an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) for an eligible PR application and applying close to the current permit's expiry — confirm the exact current eligible-category list and window against canada.ca.
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