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XpressGirl

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Jun 9, 2021
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Hi all! BOWP (Bridging Open Work Permit) application issues, please help!!! Many many thanks!

Non-Express Entry PNP - OINP Matster Grad Stream
AR: Jul 9, 2022
AoR: Nov 4, 2022
Bio: Bio letter issued Nov 4, done on Nov 17, 2022
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Current PGWP: expired in late Aug, 2023

I did receive an email providing the file number that starts with EPXXXX, which I believe is what is generally referred to AoR, though I didn't see the email actually using the word Acknowledge of Receipt, nor did I see anything relevant when I linked my file# to the online account. (Should I expect a letter or a Pdf file of AoR in my account?) My PGWP will expire in late Aug, 2023, so I'm looking into applying for a BOWP. I went through many threads and comments and learned that the common understanding is that applicants can apply for BOWP once receive the AoR.

When I went through the IRCC website, I notice on this page "Bridging open work permits for certain economic class permanent residence applicants", under the PNP applicant eligibility section it stated the following.

The positive eligibility assessment is considered to be made once the status of the “Eligibility” field in GCMS is set to one of the following:
  • For application received on or after January 1, 2015: “Passed”
  • For applications received before January 1, 2015: “Met”
However, in the "Eligibility field" of my online account. It shows that " We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements."
In fact, all sections of my application didn't seem to have been processed yet. Is the "GCMS" some sort of backstage system that is different from what can be seen in the IRCC online account? Am I in a good status to apply for a BOWP? Fairly worried there is a risk to be rejected.
Hi, how did you handle your PGWP which was expiring in August? I see that you only got you AOR in November. I am also waiting for AOR and my PGWP expires in January. Thanks.
 

guardian007

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Dec 2, 2021
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Anyone got ghost update in tracker (updated date today) but nothing shows up ?

I have got two update dates but nothing shows in tracker
 

Kraf245

Hero Member
Mar 22, 2017
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Anybody any update from Winnipeg vo?
AOR- May 10
Medical passed- Ottawa July 22
File transferred to Winnipeg
Medical passed again- Sept 22
PAL and Eligibility Passed- Sept 28
Criminality, Info sharing- in progress, security not started since AOR :((
People who applied in May and June are getting portals, really unfair. No accountability. I mean I’m happy for them but what did I do to deserve this, it is panicking me :(
 

H1

Newbie
Sep 8, 2023
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AOR- May 10
Medical passed- Ottawa July 22
File transferred to Winnipeg
Medical passed again- Sept 22
PAL and Eligibility Passed- Sept 28
Criminality, Info sharing- in progress, security not started since AOR :((
People who applied in May and June are getting portals, really unfair. No accountability. I mean I’m happy for them but what did I do to deserve this, it is panicking me :(
I know right!!
It’s so unfair to all of us
I tried talking to my local MP too they were of no help
 

ECCA98

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Sep 5, 2023
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AOR- May 10
Medical passed- Ottawa July 22
File transferred to Winnipeg
Medical passed again- Sept 22
PAL and Eligibility Passed- Sept 28
Criminality, Info sharing- in progress, security not started since AOR :((
People who applied in May and June are getting portals, really unfair. No accountability. I mean I’m happy for them but what did I do to deserve this, it is panicking me :(
i know right? I’ve already lost hope for this year. Don’t wanna check status anymore, just monitoring emails. It doesn’t deserve my attention anymore and I decided not to ask why. Winnipeg IRCC is processing my application, as for why they are so slow? I’m too tired to care.

It will arrive when we don’t want it anymore.
 

Shubham463

Member
Jan 6, 2021
12
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Hi everyone

Finally my PR journey comes to an end!!
I applied under Ontario PNP - Master Graduate Stream and in total it took me 317 days from Application Received to getting the PR Card in the mailbox.
I wish good luck to everyone waiting and please don’t lose hope, patience is the name of the game.

Please see the detailed timeline in my signature.
Thank you!
 

packetintransit

Star Member
Feb 19, 2019
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What should be next step after getting AOR?

They ask me to pay right of permanent residence fee and pay for biometry. I have paid and submitted the receipt to them. But I did not receive the invitation to pass biometry. My last biometry was in 2022. It says that my biometry still valid till 2032.
in the section
Review of additional documents
  • We need additional documents to process your application. We will send you a letter or email with details.
What usually they ask as for additional document?
I am in the same boat. I did my first biometrics for a work permit back in 2021. I received an AOR yesterday as well as a biometrics request again. When I linked my application i saw my biometrics were still valid and

Biometrics
  • We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
It seems regardless, we will re-do biometrics.
 
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