Non-Express Entry(PNP) Online Applications Gather here

[Loeloe]

Yes absolutely. You should include all jobs doesn't matter part or casual or full time.

Thank you so much for your reply. For concurrent jobs, I think it's quite confusing to reader/officer to read if the jobs are put together in the timeline-format portal ( I might be wrong if the data ends up being under different format at their end), so I am thinking maybe just put the regular job (to be consistent with previous Study Permit and WP applications) and include the casual one in the LOE. However, I am also worried that if they miss that part of the LOE, I will be be trouble. Looking forward to your opinion.

 

[Betty4u]

Has anyone in December gotten AOR. can I get spreadsheet please?

 

[PotatoMath]

This morning, I received my eCOPR!

Thank you, @Miss bee, and thank you to everyone for sharing insights and answering questions.

The complete timeline is in my signature.

 

[iamdjames]

Yes he is inland but his spouse can't land first. He should have ECOPR before his spouse should land.

Ok. Thank you very much

 

[jeanlucas]

Hi. Just applied for PR this month, July. Any tracking sheet already created?

 

[darkknight77]

Hi, can someone please share the link of the tracker they are using to see changes that are not visible in the GC key account. Thank you!

 

[Loeloe]

Resume/CV for Non-Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Hello fellow members,
It seems that some applicants have received ADR (Additional Document Requests) related to their Resume/CV after submitting their application under the Non-Express Entry PNP stream. I'm trying to understand what exactly IRCC expects from the Resume/CV in this context.

Besides ensuring the timeline is accurate and consistent with other documents, should we format it like a typical job-market resume? For example:
– Is it acceptable to omit jobs that lasted less than six months?
– Can we describe our duties in our own words instead of copying them directly from the job description?
– Is a LinkedIn profile required or recommended?
_ Any other features you might think of.

I’d appreciate any insights or shared experiences. Thank you!

 

[andrews17]

Hi, can someone please share the link of the tracker they are using to see changes that are not visible in the GC key account. Thank you!

https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/login

 

[Vihang2580]

Hello @Miss bee!

Can I add my spouse to my BOWP application? She is on visitor visa currently and has been added in non express entry PNP application and we have got AOR as well. I got my nomination through OINP masters graduate stream and I have no restrictions on employment. Is she eligible for open work permit?

Also, if we apply for her open work permit, can she stay in Canada legally until decision is made on either PR application or work permit application?

Thank you!

 

[knuckleball]

Hello everyone,

I applied under non ee pnp alberta on January 2nd. My pgwp expires on September 28 and I haven't received my AOR. With November 9th applicants getting AOR right now it'll be very tight for me to recieve AOR before pgwp expiry.

My plan is to submit a BOWP application a few days before my pgwp expires so I can work under applied status, and then add the AOR to the application when I receive it. Is it possible to do this?

Thanks!

 

[incognit0_paps]

1. Schedule A Background Declaration (IMM5669)
It is acceptable to have overlapping dates in certain sections like education and internships, especially if the internship was part-time or part of your academic program. However, in the personal history section, the goal is to provide a continuous, non-overlapping timeline of what you were doing since age 18 or the past 10 years (whichever is more recent). IRCC uses this section to verify your background and check for gaps or inconsistencies. Your example
Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 - Unemployed - Philippines

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2023 - Studying - Canada
• Jan 2024 - Present - Working - Canada

…looks correct — there’s no gap, and the transitions are clear. That’s exactly what IRCC is looking for.

For fields like Memberships, Government positions, Military service, writing “None” is the correct approach if they don’t apply to you. Leaving it blank can sometimes be misinterpreted as “not answered,” so stating “None” provides clarity.
2. Employment Records
Unless the IRCC specifically asks for all employment records in the past 10 years, you typically only need to submit proof of employment related to your NOC code and the job offer supporting your OINP nomination. Since your NOC is 21232 (Software Developer), focus on providing:

• Reference letters with job title, duties (matching the NOC), salary, duration, and hours worked
• Pay stubs, T4s, and ROEs if available
• Include additional job records only if the IRCC explicitly requests “all” employment history; otherwise, unrelated jobs are not mandatory

3. Proof of Funds (POF)
You’re right — for OINP Employer Job Offer streams (non-Express Entry), POF is usually not required if you are currently residing in Canada with a valid work permit and a job offer. However, IRCC can sometimes request POF during PR processing as a general eligibility check.
Since TD Bank won’t give you a full POF letter (with account opening date and average balances), you can

• Combine official monthly statements for the past 6 months with a signed letter from the bank manager confirming account ownership and balances as of the current date
• Consider writing a short cover letter explaining that your bank doesn’t issue average balance/account opening date but you’re submitting statements to show consistent savings
• If you have other liquid assets (e.g. GICs, savings in other banks), include them as well

4. IMM5406 (Additional Family Information)
Even though you’re a single applicant with no spouse or children, the IMM5406 form also asks about your parents and siblings, not just your immediate family. It’s likely the original form was considered incomplete if those sections were blank.

• You should list your parents’ and siblings’ full names, dates of birth, marital status, and locations even if they aren’t accompanying you.
• For the spouse and children sections, writing “Not applicable” or “None” is better than leaving them blank

5. Signing Forms
Unless IRCC has specifically requested a digital signature, you should print, hand-sign the forms in ink, then scan and upload them. Typing your name into the signature field may be rejected unless the form has a built-in e-signature feature (some newer PDF forms do). Always check if the form allows for a digital signature — if not, do it the traditional way.

Thanks for this! Have sent in my updated forms last friday following these guidelines and have received updates that my medical passed today and received the pre-arrival services letter as well!!

Thanks again @Miss bee!! (and to @qa40870 for bumping up my questions)

 

[BALOCH78]

Hello everyone,

I applied under non ee pnp alberta on January 2nd. My pgwp expires on September 28 and I haven't received my AOR. With November 9th applicants getting AOR right now it'll be very tight for me to recieve AOR before pgwp expiry.

My plan is to submit a BOWP application a few days before my pgwp expires so I can work under applied status, and then add the AOR to the application when I receive it. Is it possible to do this?

Thanks!

According to my understanding:

• You cannot submit a BOWP application and “add” the AOR later. The AOR must be included at the time of submission.
• If your PGWP expires before you get the AOR, you’ll lose work authorization unless you’ve applied for another valid permit.

 

[knuckleball]

According to my understanding:

• You cannot submit a BOWP application and “add” the AOR later. The AOR must be included at the time of submission.
• If your PGWP expires before you get the AOR, you’ll lose work authorization unless you’ve applied for another valid permit.

Thank you. What options do I have to continue my status as a worker if the permit expires before AOR? If the permit does expire, will my PR application become invalid?

 

[Miss bee]

Thank you. What options do I have to continue my status as a worker if the permit expires before AOR? If the permit does expire, will my PR application become invalid?

No, you cannot submit a valid BOWP application without the AOR. IRCC requires proof that your PR application has been received and is eligible for processing, and the AOR is that proof.
Submitting a BOWP application without an AOR will result in a refusal
Even if you plan to upload the AOR later via a webform or GCKey update, this is not accepted practice — IRCC must have the AOR at the time of submission to process the BOWP.

Your only option is to apply for Closed work permit with help of your employer and with help of WPSL.

 

[Cyrus the Great]

I completed the survey and submitted my comments and concerns. I encourage you to do the same.

Consultations on Immigration Levels – Main Page:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ns/2025-consultations-immigration-levels.html

Direct link to the survey:
https://ircc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7830LrmheZdgkXY

I sent this Text:
Subject: Concern Regarding BC PNP Capacity Reduction

British Columbia really needs to invite at least 12,000 people in 2025 and next years. Mark Carney and his government must take action on this. The same applies to Ontario and other provinces. Why are they issuing 4,000 to 7,000 invitations per draw mainly for French-speaking applicants, but only 4,000 invitations for the entire year of 2025 in British Columbia, same condition to Ontario and other provinces ? Who made this unfair decision that restricts the provinces? It's disappointing to see political decisions being made disaster impact of people's lives and futures.

I’ve been thinking deeply about the recent federal decisions to significantly reduce provincial immigration capacities. It appears that one of the main reasons behind this reduction is the reallocation of resources to support asylum and refugee claims. While supporting humanitarian efforts is important, reducing PNP allocations from provinces like British Columbia—and others—to make room for asylum processing is not a fair or effective long-term strategy.

If a province like BC is unable or unwilling to take on additional asylum claimants and is consequently penalized with reduced PNP capacity, the result is serious harm to the skilled workforce pipeline and overall economic development—not just in BC, but in other provinces as well. Unfortunately, we are already seeing the effects of this in 2024 and the outlook for 2025 is even more concerning.

Whether these decisions are politically motivated or not, the negative impact is undeniable—particularly on skilled workers over 30 or 35 years old, who already face disadvantages in the Express Entry system due to age-based point reductions. Many of us—including myself—have chosen not to pursue asylum or other temporary pathways, but instead seek to contribute to Canada through our work, skills, and long-term integration via provincial programs. We believe this is the right and honest path, and it should not be blocked or sidelined by policies that do not prioritize fairness or transparency.

While the asylum system should remain available for individuals in true need, it’s becoming increasingly clear that many are using it as an alternative pathway, leading to strain on the system. Redirecting resources from skilled immigration to address this does not seem to be a balanced or sustainable solution.

BC’s nomination capacity was reduced from 12,000 in 2023 to 8,000 in 2024—a 33% reduction. Now, for 2025, it has been further reduced to only 4,000, a 50% cut from this year. That’s a major shock to the system. From what I understand, BC has had to halt new invitations under the BC PNP entirely for 2025, since over 5,200 profiles are already in the pool from previous years. This has left thousands of applicants in limbo, with no clear path forward.

This situation feels especially unfair and distressing to those of us already living and working in BC—particularly in remote or northern communities where jobs are harder to find and settling is more difficult. Many families, including mine, chose to make long-term commitments to BC, and now we are left with uncertainty and frustration.

While some provinces have reportedly agreed to accept more asylum seekers in exchange for maintaining or increasing their PNP allocations, I truly hope BC can also work with the federal government to resolve this issue and restore its nomination capacity. The province had requested at least 11,000 nominations for 2025, and that level of support is truly needed to match the demand and keep people hopeful.

This situation affects not just me, but thousands of families across the province—likely more than 10,000 people—who are currently stuck in the BC PNP pool with no movement. We are living with daily concern and uncertainty about our future. I sincerely hope that BC can work with the federal government to resolve this situation and restore its nomination capacity. The province had requested at least 11,000 nominations for 2025, which is a fair and necessary number to support its labour needs. Thousands of people—including many families who have already settled and are contributing to BC—are now stuck in limbo, facing daily uncertainty with no invitation opportunities in sight.

Thank you very much for your time, understanding, and consideration.

Sincerely,
So many Families at BC