BOWP Tracker 2020

[mstefan]

Hi Guys,

I would appreciate your help on the below.

I have applied for PR under CEC along with my 2 dependents (Wife and Son). At the moment we all are in Canada and want to apply for BOWP, however I got little worried after reading on the IRCC website that the dependents of APR are not eligible for applying BOWP.

I - Have a closed work permit (Will expire in 7 months)
Wife - Has a open work permit (Will expire in 7 months)
Son - Has a visitor record (Will expire in 7 months)

I understand that I can apply for BOWP but what should I do for my dependents if they are not eligible for BOWP ?

I am in a similar situation. Me, my wife and 2 kids. Only the principal applicant for the PR can get a BOWP, your wife will get a SOWP (If you're CEC there are no further requirements regarding the profession of the principal applicant) and your kid will get a visitor record extension. You will submit the 3 applications at the same time from your account, and then 3 different application numbers will be generated. As far as know, they will not be processed at the same speed. I submitted our applications 2 days ago, if you have any questions feel free to ask.

 

[Tommyboy007]

Did you get approval for your spouse at the same time as yourself?

yes

 

[Diane Matthie]

yes

Thank you for response.

Still no word on my spouse application. Mine have been approve over a week now.

 

[Vessela]

Thank you. Did they process both applications at the same time?

No. First I got my PGWP + two VR for the kids (we applied together), a month later, my husband got his OWP

 

[Diane Matthie]

No. First I got my PGWP + two VR for the kids (we applied together), a month later, my husband got his OWP

Thank you for responding.
I feel aliitle better.
I am in panic mode

 

[Sam2412]

Is anyone waiting for a decision on BOWP from December? I applied in the first week of Dec 2020 and still haven't received any message!

I just thought not to disturb them by calling or raising webform because of the impact of COVID on them! Anyone waiting from December?

 

[Rishita]

Is anyone waiting for a decision on BOWP from December? I applied in the first week of Dec 2020 and still haven't received any message!

I just thought not to disturb them by calling or raising webform because of the impact of COVID on them! Anyone waiting from December?

I am waiting from nov 17 th!

 

[Sam2412]

I am waiting from nov 17 th!

Did you try to reach out to them? If so, what was their reply?

 

[Rishita]

Did you try to reach out to them? If so, what was their reply?

Nothing. Due to covid they can not say anything

 

[ajisha18]

Hi everyone,
My PGWP expires on June 27,2021.. I have already applied for PR on May 19,2020 and it’s still in progress.. My spouse has OWP expires on the same day as mine June 27,2021... Now I am eligible to apply for both BOWP or PGWP Extension( I prefer PGWP extension as it has a validity of 18 months and its independent of PR)
Can you please suggest which one to apply and can I add my spouse as well in my PGWP extension application ?
If I can apply, what are the documents I need to provide them ?
Note: I am in NOC A level job for more than 2 years now.

 

[Miss bee]

Hi everyone,
My PGWP expires on June 27,2021.. I have already applied for PR on May 19,2020 and it’s still in progress.. My spouse has OWP expires on the same day as mine June 27,2021... Now I am eligible to apply for both BOWP or PGWP Extension( I prefer PGWP extension as it has a validity of 18 months and its independent of PR)
Can you please suggest which one to apply and can I add my spouse as well in my PGWP extension application ?
If I can apply, what are the documents I need to provide them ?
Note: I am in NOC A level job for more than 2 years now.

You can apply for either work permit. Better to apply for pgwp extension as it gives you for 18 months as BOwp is good for 1 year.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/students/pgwp-extend.html

 

[ajisha18]

You can apply for either work permit. Better to apply for pgwp extension as it gives you for 18 months as BOwp is good for 1 year.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/students/pgwp-extend.html

Thanks for the quick response..
Can I add my spouse who is in OWP in the application ?

 

[Miss bee]

Thanks for the quick response..
Can I add my spouse who is in OWP in the application ?

Yes you have to apply his work permit too based on your pgwp extension and attach 3 paystubs.

 

[ajisha18]

Yes you have to apply his work permit too based on your pgwp extension and attach 3 paystubs.

So while applying for PGWP extension , can I add my spouse as well and apply in one application ?

 

[ajisha18]

Yes you have to apply his work permit too based on your pgwp extension and attach 3 paystubs.

please let me know whether I need to submit my PR AOR while submitting PGWP extension ?