Hey Guys,
My CEC application package was received by the CIO-Sydney on October 03 but I haven't received the AOR so far. I know for sure that the certified check has been cashed in December (I presume that this is a good sign), although BMO did not confirm the exact date.
My current OWP is due to expire by the end of this month (January, 2015) and I am afraid that I won't be able to apply for a BOWP if I don't act right now. I've read some reports[1] on this forum from people who were able to get their BOWP approved without the AOR.
I've also found the following FAQ on "Moving 2 Canada"[2]:
"I’ve applied for Permanent Residence under the Canadian Experience Class. I haven’t received my AOR yet but my work permit expires in three weeks. What should I do?
Many people find themselves in this situation. They are waiting for their AOR (which takes about 60 days to receive after filing) but their work permit is set to expire before they will receive it. You are still eligible to apply and should do so a few days before your work permit is set to expire. Here’s why:
When Canadian visa officers are assessing your application, they will either look for an AOR, which is included in the application, or they will check the Global Case Management System (GCMS) to see if the “Eligibility CEC” decision has been set to “Passed”. If in between the time you applied and the day the officer will assess your application (if applying on paper, this will take about 50 days or so) you will have received your AOR. Internally, when you receive your AOR, your eligibility status has been set to “Passed”. For the time between when you applied for your Briding Open Work Permit and the time you receive it, you will be on “Implied Status” as per S. 185(5)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations."
Based on these resources, I believe that I should give it a try, however I would like to hear the opinion/ask a few questions to those who are/had been on the same situation.
1) The "Find out if you're eligible to apply" wizard only shows "Open Work Permit" as an application option when you answer "Yes" to the question which asks about the AOR. Should I answer "Yes" in spite of not having received the AOR? If I answer "no", "Open Work Permit" does not show as an option.
Has anyone faced the same situation before?
I really appreciate any help.
Thank you!
P.S.: I had to remove all my references ([1] and [2]) because I am not allowed to post links. I apologize for that.
My CEC application package was received by the CIO-Sydney on October 03 but I haven't received the AOR so far. I know for sure that the certified check has been cashed in December (I presume that this is a good sign), although BMO did not confirm the exact date.
My current OWP is due to expire by the end of this month (January, 2015) and I am afraid that I won't be able to apply for a BOWP if I don't act right now. I've read some reports[1] on this forum from people who were able to get their BOWP approved without the AOR.
I've also found the following FAQ on "Moving 2 Canada"[2]:
"I’ve applied for Permanent Residence under the Canadian Experience Class. I haven’t received my AOR yet but my work permit expires in three weeks. What should I do?
Many people find themselves in this situation. They are waiting for their AOR (which takes about 60 days to receive after filing) but their work permit is set to expire before they will receive it. You are still eligible to apply and should do so a few days before your work permit is set to expire. Here’s why:
When Canadian visa officers are assessing your application, they will either look for an AOR, which is included in the application, or they will check the Global Case Management System (GCMS) to see if the “Eligibility CEC” decision has been set to “Passed”. If in between the time you applied and the day the officer will assess your application (if applying on paper, this will take about 50 days or so) you will have received your AOR. Internally, when you receive your AOR, your eligibility status has been set to “Passed”. For the time between when you applied for your Briding Open Work Permit and the time you receive it, you will be on “Implied Status” as per S. 185(5)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations."
Based on these resources, I believe that I should give it a try, however I would like to hear the opinion/ask a few questions to those who are/had been on the same situation.
1) The "Find out if you're eligible to apply" wizard only shows "Open Work Permit" as an application option when you answer "Yes" to the question which asks about the AOR. Should I answer "Yes" in spite of not having received the AOR? If I answer "no", "Open Work Permit" does not show as an option.
Has anyone faced the same situation before?
I really appreciate any help.
Thank you!
P.S.: I had to remove all my references ([1] and [2]) because I am not allowed to post links. I apologize for that.
