Tag: permit

Step by step guide to applying for a bridging open work permit (BOWP) from within Canada

I found this process unnecessarily frustrating, so here is a complete guide to applying for a BOWP. I applied for PR through Express Entry in the Canadian Experience Class while on a two year International Experience Canada open work permit, so this guide takes the route that follows on from that...

Don???t Leave Just Yet: What to Do if You???ve Been Laid Off on a Closed Work Permit

With growing economic pressures causing global tech companies to initiate mass layoffs, thousands of workers in Canada are now newly job-less and out looking for a new employer. However, for Canadian temporary foreign workers with a closed work permit, this process comes with a few extra steps. C...

How Long It Really Takes to Get a Building Permit in San Francisco ??? and Why

It’s a simple project,” says John McDowell, a permit expediter who helps would-be builders untangle San Francisco’s legendary red tape. His current clients, who own an early 20th-century, mixed-use building on Market Street, want to replace wood windows with more durable materials ...

Portugal D7 visa residence permit appointment (post-Covid)

I was originally given an appointment back in November 2019, but because the consulate had informed me that SEF did not provide me with an appointment, I missed it. Fortunately, so long as you make an appointment prior to the expiration date on your visa, your stay in Portugal is legally extended...

Save time & money when obtaining a film permit

Filmmakers who want to depict the distinctive landscapes and cultures of this vibrant region may find that shooting in the UAE is a fascinating opportunity. However, getting film licences in the UAE can be a difficult and time-consuming process. We’ll discuss several time & money-saving...