PNP/AIP approved but waiting for PR? Many applicants assume they can apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) after receiving approval under PNP, AIP, RNIP, or RCIP — but that’s NOT how it works. If your PR pathway is through these programs, you are NOT eligible for a BOWP. Instead, you must apply for a closed work permit, tied to a specific employer. That employer must also pay the $230 employer compliance fee, which is a mandatory requirement. Key points explained in this video: ✔ No bridg