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:
- permanent residence using Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Quebec skilled workers
- Home Child Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot
- Caring for children class or caring for people with high medical needs class
- Agri-Food Pilot