Who can apply for a BOW
To be eligible, you must live in Canada (and intend to live outside Quebec) at the time you apply for your BOWP
- You can leave Canada while we process your application.
- However, if you leave Canada after your work permit expires, you can’t work until your new application is approved.
Either
- have a valid work permit
- have an expired work permit but maintained your status as a worker
- be eligible to restore your status and get a work permit
- Be the principal applicant on your permanent residence application
- have submitted a complete application for permanent residence and passed the completeness check
- Submitting a profile to the pool is not the same as applying for permanent residence.
- Make sure you understand how Express Entry works.
