Did IRCC have to wait for your current work permit to expire before they worked on your BOWP?BOWP approved (2 years validity)for primary as well as secondary applicant.
50 mins after Background check status was updated the application was approved.
BOWP application date : 11 Sep 2021
Approved date : Jan 31st 2022
My current work permit is still valid for 2 weeks. I applied for BOWP a day before you, on Sept 10th, but still haven't seen any progress.