Thank you for your reply. I tried calling them today but I haven't been given an application number yet and the automatic phone dialogue won't let me proceed without one. Is there any way to talk to an IRCC representative without an application number?
I don't mind restarting the counter by submitting another BOWP. I think I would prefer having the peace of mind knowing that I have a BOWP application online that I can see the status of for sure. Plus the longer the counter is the longer I have Implied Status. I won't be able to apply for another BOWP once my current permit expires so I will need to make a decision very soon.
EDIT: Why I think submitting a second BOWP is a good idea:
Note: If a second application for extension is submitted after the first application and the decision rendered on the firstapplication was
- approved, then the new status applies.
- refused, and the original permit was still valid when the second application was received, then the applicant maintains their implied status until a decision is rendered on the second application, and the applicant is out of status as of the date of refusal on the second application.
- refused, and the original permit was expired when the second application was sent, then the applicant does not have implied status and is considered out of status. (As the applicant’s original permit was expired, they must apply for restoration. The second application was missing restoration fees and would be returned to the applicant for being incomplete)
- rejected for incompleteness, then the application is returned to the applicant. The application is considered to have never been received, no implied status is granted, and the applicant will be considered in status until the original temporary resident document expires.
^ is from
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/implied-status-extending-stay.html
