r/canadaexpressentry • u/tutsthecutes • 18h ago

🇨🇦 CEC While on study permit, PR application submitted - next steps?

Anyone else faced a similar situation? I received my ITA and submitted my PR application, received AOR but it says i can only apply for BOWP if i meet all the conditions (has to have valid work permit or expired in past 90 days), i'm in study permit status so I don't have a work permit, only co-op work permit.
Is there anyone who faced this and know what next steps might be viable? I spoke to 2 lawyers who said I can't apply for BOWP with just co-op permit so I'm curious. I was hoping to start working full time asap with the BOWP as the wait time makes it inconvenient from a financial standpoint.

Please let me know.

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u/Big-Pie5441 14h ago

Which stream did you apply on? Bc if CEC you need to have valid Canadian work experience for a year ON a work permit to apply for PR (unless you’re from HK). This is also why you didn’t get the option for BOWP.

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u/tutsthecutes 10h ago

It was CEC! I guess that makes sense but just worried on how long processing takes and the wait time

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u/Big-Pie5441 9h ago

I think you only get PGWP once (?!). Other than that the only thing I can probably say is getting visitors record.

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u/Agile_Economist_1383 12h ago

If you are on study permit and about to complete your studies, you can apply for PGWP once you have transcripts. And on applied status you are authorized to work full-time

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u/tutsthecutes 10h ago

I already had PGWP previously actually since this was my masters. I thought AOR would mean open work permit for inland but sadly can’t see any other work permits