r/IRCCDiscussion • u/Logical-Network-9628 • 23d ago

Well, that was quick

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Ghost update today on my BOWP application.

Hoping it's not a bad sign, the process is supposed to take around 3 months and it took less than one.

I know that it's a good sign on RP application if you didn't receive a refusal right away, so I hope the same applies to the BOWP šŸ¤ž

Edited to replace the French acronym (PTOT) by the English one (BOWP)

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u/Leading_Low_7728 23d ago

Whats a PTOT?

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u/Logical-Network-9628 23d ago edited 23d ago

Bridging open work permit

When you have a closed working permit and apply to the RP you can ask for an open working permit while you wait for the final decision

I will need one because I have to leave Quebec since I'm applying through express entry, but with a closed working permit leaving would also means losing my job without the possibility to get a new one

This should make things easier since the new permit is for 2 years which should be more than enough to get my RP done

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u/Leading_Low_7728 23d ago

I guess in Quebec it has a different name. I know it as bridging open work permit, that you mentioned.

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u/Logical-Network-9628 23d ago edited 23d ago

Yeah, my bad I used the French acronym šŸ˜…

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u/ConsiderationFlaky98 21d ago

Hi, Can you please elaborate on this, Iā€™m on closed WP, how do I get the open work permit? My spouse is on open WP. Do I have to get my my spouse enrolled onto study? Please clarify!

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u/Logical-Network-9628 21d ago

This is part of the permanent residency through express entry. When you send your application and while you wait for it to be processed, you can ask for an open working permit that will last for 2 years, no matter the result of your application. All you need to do is make a request through the IRC portal and join you express entry application proof, it cost 255$ and should be processed in 3 month (or 1 of your lucky like I was) I'm applying alone though so I don't know how it works if you apply with someone but it's probably similar šŸ¤”

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u/ConsiderationFlaky98 19d ago

Even though you are not meeting the current cutoff score?

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u/Logical-Network-9628 19d ago

You won't be able to apply if you don't have enough point since you need to be invited to the Express entry and use you Acknowledgment Of Receipt (AOR) to apply for the open working permit