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A75 — Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) / Quebec CSQ Work Permit
CanadaCanada•North America
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A75 — Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) / Quebec CSQ Work Permit

Work Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

9 months

Estimated Cost

CAD $340

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Official Information
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Living in Canada

Cost of Living
12% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryCA$48,000
Quality of Life
170/200
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Overview

An open work permit allowing foreign nationals currently working in Canada to maintain their employment status while their permanent residence application is being processed.

The Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) is a Canadian open work permit for foreign nationals already in Canada who have applied for permanent residence. It lets principal applicants maintain uninterrupted work authorization while their PR application is processed.

The permit is issued until PR is finalized, up to about 2 years, and carries open work authorization with no employer restriction. Total cost is CAD $340 including biometrics. Spouses may apply for their own open work permit; dependent children can study or visit.

This visa is ideal for temporary residents in Canada on a pending PR application who need to keep working without a gap in authorization before their permanent residence is approved.

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Cost Breakdown

Work Permit Processing FeeCAD $155
Open Work Permit Holder FeeCAD $100
Biometrics FeeCAD $85
TotalCAD $340

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 years

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Physically located in Canada.

Valid temporary resident status.

Principal applicant on a qualifying PR application.

Official Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) from IRCC.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Current work permit

AOR letter from IRCC

CSQ (if applicable)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows continued work during PR wait
  • Open work authorization

Worth Knowing

  • Requires AOR
  • Long processing times
  • No AOR letter
  • Not currently in Canada
  • PR application not in a qualifying class

Application Process

1

Submit PR application

2

Receive AOR

3

Apply for BOWP

4

Pay fees

5

Maintain status

Application Forms

IRCC Secure Account
IRCC Secure Account (online application portal)
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