You need a work permit - A provincial nominee who’s applied for permanent residence needs a work permit

Faster processing for medical doctors and certain healthcare specialists

You may be eligible for faster processing for your work permit application if you meet certain criteria.

Based on your answers, you may be eligible for a bridging open work permit (BOWP).

Eligibility requirements

You can apply for a BOWP if you’ve applied to one of the permanent residence programs below:

How to apply for this work permit

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2026-01-09