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BOWP - How many of you have applied and received it successfully?

Satyathestud

Member
Mar 1, 2011
17
1
Hi folks,

After nerve wracking wait, received email in MyCIC Inbox.

Applied BOWP - May 7th
Received Email - June 20th

The email says Type as Permit - WP-EXT, any idea if this means a open work permit. I am currently on Closed WP and applied for BOWP. I am worried if they would send me a Closed WP extension.
 

Satyathestud

Member
Mar 1, 2011
17
1
Thanks terki, will have to wait till I receive the actual document to verify the details you have provided. Any idea how many days till I receive it ?
 

sara007

Hero Member
Jan 4, 2013
250
2
Hi Satyathestud,

You said u were on closed WP, was it expiring within 4 months/expired?

Satyathestud said:
Thanks terki, will have to wait till I receive the actual document to verify the details you have provided. Any idea how many days till I receive it ?
 

canimm123

Full Member
Dec 10, 2011
23
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-12-2012
Doc's Request.
22-08-2013
AOR Received.
07-02-2013
Med's Request
16-08-2013(Advanced) and 12-11-2013(Spouse)
Med's Done....
16-08-2013(Advanced) and 08-11-2013(Spouse)
Passport Req..
08-11-2013(Initial) and 28-11-2013(After adding spouse)
Hi Guys,

Can I have a BOWP as well as a closed WP at the same time?My closed WP is expiring in Nov 2013.If I apply and get a open WP at the same time will it result in cancellation of my closed WP?My current employer allows us to work only on closed WP.If I get an open one and my previous WP is anulled I may not be eligible to work with my current employer then.

Please suggest.
 

Satyathestud

Member
Mar 1, 2011
17
1
IMO, your employer need not know that you have received open wp and moreover it doesn't say anywhere that closed wp is not valid anymore.
 

shibinp

Star Member
Jan 7, 2013
189
4
Ontario - Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP - Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-03-2013
AOR Received.
23-04-2013
IELTS Request
CELPIP - Sent with application
Med's Request
10-12-2013
Med's Done....
17-12-2013
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
27-12-2013
VISA ISSUED...
08-Jan-2014
LANDED..........
29-Jan-2014
read this: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/applying-for-both-bowp-and-closed-wp-at-same-time-please-see-inside-t150996.0.html

you will get some idea. Few of us are in similar situation, I applied for both, got my BOWP and waiting for the decision of closed one (closed one I applied recently as per my companies policy or whatever....). I will update you guys my outcome. As far as my understanding and after having few discussions with CIC executives, it is POSSIBLE!


canimm123 said:
Hi Guys,

Can I have a BOWP as well as a closed WP at the same time?My closed WP is expiring in Nov 2013.If I apply and get a open WP at the same time will it result in cancellation of my closed WP?My current employer allows us to work only on closed WP.If I get an open one and my previous WP is anulled I may not be eligible to work with my current employer then.

Please suggest.
 

bahadur30

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2012
583
6
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa - CPP
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-01-2013
AOR Received.
14-02-2013
File Transfer...
DID UPFRONT MEDICAL
Med's Request
22-06-2013
Med's Done....
22-06-2013
Interview........
Waived Off
Passport Req..
08-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-12-2013
LANDED..........
18-12-2013
iunno said:
I just received an approval email for the BOWP, but one thing that concerns me is that confirmation letter -- which you can find on the MyCIC home page -- shows that it's valid to June 2014, whereas my current PGWP expires August 2013. This puts me at a 10 month extension, effectively.

Obviously, I'm hoping that my PR application is approved well before then (Oct 2012 applicant), but has anyone else experienced this? I'm thinking of getting in touch with CIC and getting this sorted out once I receive the document.

Guys,

Can someone tell me if how and where do we include existing WorkPermit document?
 

bahadur30

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2012
583
6
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa - CPP
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-01-2013
AOR Received.
14-02-2013
File Transfer...
DID UPFRONT MEDICAL
Med's Request
22-06-2013
Med's Done....
22-06-2013
Interview........
Waived Off
Passport Req..
08-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-12-2013
LANDED..........
18-12-2013
I am applying for BOWP and could not find out where do I attach my existing Work Permit? I suppose that is one document is required.
 

star2013

Full Member
Jun 7, 2013
39
0
Category........
Visa Office......
cpp-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
7 Jan 2013
AOR Received.
17 Feb 2013
Med's Request
18 Oct 2013
Med's Done....
22 Oct 2013(cic received on 31 oct)
Passport Req..
4 nov 2013
terki said:
yes it is , a Open WP

Validation Exemption Code: C-10;
NOC: 9999000
Intended Occupation: Open
yes it is open permit
 

shibinp

Star Member
Jan 7, 2013
189
4
Ontario - Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP - Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-03-2013
AOR Received.
23-04-2013
IELTS Request
CELPIP - Sent with application
Med's Request
10-12-2013
Med's Done....
17-12-2013
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
27-12-2013
VISA ISSUED...
08-Jan-2014
LANDED..........
29-Jan-2014
bahadur30 said:
I am applying for BOWP and could not find out where do I attach my existing Work Permit? I suppose that is one document is required.
if you are doing online attach all such documents with a cover letter as one PDF (after scan) in the place of 'Letter of Explanation'
 

bahadur30

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2012
583
6
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa - CPP
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-01-2013
AOR Received.
14-02-2013
File Transfer...
DID UPFRONT MEDICAL
Med's Request
22-06-2013
Med's Done....
22-06-2013
Interview........
Waived Off
Passport Req..
08-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-12-2013
LANDED..........
18-12-2013
Thanks shibinp.

This is what I was thinking but needed confirmation. I also need to to know under Employment section on the actual form, I have only 3 section to detail out my employment History. Wondering if I need more space to provide employment history for last 10 years.....

Should I write Appendix A and attach an appendix with the explanation letter..? Please advise..
 

shibinp

Star Member
Jan 7, 2013
189
4
Ontario - Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP - Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-03-2013
AOR Received.
23-04-2013
IELTS Request
CELPIP - Sent with application
Med's Request
10-12-2013
Med's Done....
17-12-2013
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
27-12-2013
VISA ISSUED...
08-Jan-2014
LANDED..........
29-Jan-2014
bahadur30 said:
Thanks shibinp.

This is what I was thinking but needed confirmation. I also need to to know under Employment section on the actual form, I have only 3 section to detail out my employment History. Wondering if I need more space to provide employment history for last 10 years.....

Should I write Appendix A and attach an appendix with the explanation letter..? Please advise..
yes me too were in similar situation, I had attached the additional sheet also along with Letter of Explanation.