Bridging open work permit Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
*live in Canada (Quebec is not included)
* either have one of the following:
*have a valid work permit, or
* have an expired work permit but have maintained status as a worker, or
*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
Read more
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/provincial-nominees-permanent-resident-applicants/bridging-open-work-permits.html#toc1
