A75 — Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) / Quebec CSQ Work Permit

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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

Application Fee

340 CAD

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Allowed

Official Information

Living in Canada

Cost of Living

8% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryCA$50,000

Quality of Life

172/200

Full Country Guide

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.

Fee Breakdown

Work Permit Processing Fee	155 CAD
Open Work Permit Holder Fee	100 CAD
Biometrics Fee	85 CAD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

2 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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

Submit PR application

Receive AOR

Apply for BOWP

Pay fees

Maintain status

Application Forms

IRCC Secure Account

IRCC Secure Account (online application portal)

Fill online

Verified Claims (19)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Submit PR application; Receive AOR; Apply for BOWP; Pay fees; Maintain status	canada.ca
Dependent Visa	Spouses can apply for Open Work Permit; children can study/visit.	canada.ca
Fee Breakdown	Work Permit Processing Fee: 155 CAD; Open Work Permit Holder Fee: 100 CAD; Biometrics Fee: 85 CAD	ircc.canada.ca
Fees	CAD 340.00 (Total with biometrics)	ircc.canada.ca
Forms	IRCC Secure Account	canada.ca
Forms · IRCC Secure Account · description	IRCC Secure Account (online application portal)	canada.ca
Job Offer Required	false	canada.ca
Official Info	https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/pr-work-permits/bridg…	canada.ca

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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.

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.