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BOWP Application without AOR

vijayarr

Hero Member
Apr 10, 2013
200
3
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-04-2013 (Myself), Added spouse to the existing application 20-12-2013
Doc's Request.
28-01-2014 (Spouse relationship questionnaire)
AOR Received.
06-05-2013
IELTS Request
Sent along with application
Med's Request
12-12-2013
Med's Done....
6-01-2014 (Myself), 24-01-2014 (Upfront medicals for Spouse)
You don't have to change it anywhere. That's why they call it as "Implied" status. It's implied that your status is valid until a decision is made on you BOWP application
 

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 trying to apply open WorkPermit through BOWP channel and there are couple of questions that are confusing me...

One of the question is

Is your family member staying in Canada for more than 6 months AND has lived in one or more designated countries or territories for more than six months in the last year?

- Yes my family member have lived more than 6 months ...bit they have not lived in the designated countries more than 6 months in the last year.

In that case, I guess the answer is NO.

Please help!
 

LCM21

Hero Member
May 1, 2013
206
1
Vancouver, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
1123
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 29, 2013
AOR Received.
June 13, 2013
Med's Request
December 13, 2013
Med's Done....
January 10, 2014 (received 22/01/14)
Interview........
Waved
Passport Req..
Visa Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
January 21, 2014
LANDED..........
February 8, 2014
vijayarr said:
You don't have to change it anywhere. That's why they call it as "Implied" status. It's implied that your status is valid until a decision is made on you BOWP application
Yeah figured so! Thanks.
 

deepahuja26

Star Member
Nov 5, 2012
62
1
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP - Ottawa
NOC Code......
6311
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-04-2013
Doc's Request.
12-06-2013
AOR Received.
13-05-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with the Application
Med's Request
10-12-2013
Med's Done....
17-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
10-01-2014
LANDED..........
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yahoo7 said:
Your application should be received by CIC before your current WP expires. I suggest, do not walk on the edge. Either way, why dont u submit an online application?
I do wanna submit my application online but not sure if its a good idea to do that without the AOR?
 

deepahuja26

Star Member
Nov 5, 2012
62
1
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP - Ottawa
NOC Code......
6311
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-04-2013
Doc's Request.
12-06-2013
AOR Received.
13-05-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with the Application
Med's Request
10-12-2013
Med's Done....
17-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
10-01-2014
LANDED..........
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Winterfox said:
Deepahuja by any chance r u the deepahuja from that hindi serial called Parvaarish on sony tv?
Lol your comment actually made me look for the Deep Ahuja you were talking about but no luck. And if I was him I wouldn't be here now would I? Plus I am sure I am way better looking than him...haha !!
 

deepahuja26

Star Member
Nov 5, 2012
62
1
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP - Ottawa
NOC Code......
6311
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-04-2013
Doc's Request.
12-06-2013
AOR Received.
13-05-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with the Application
Med's Request
10-12-2013
Med's Done....
17-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
10-01-2014
LANDED..........
.....
LCM21 said:
Your status automatically changes to "implied" once they receive your request for the BOWP while you still hold a valid work permit - correct? Or did I miss something and we need to actually officially change it to "implied status" somewhere?
Yea I didn't mean that CIC will change it, I know it will change automatically as soon as they receive it. Sorry if it confused you.
 

LCM21

Hero Member
May 1, 2013
206
1
Vancouver, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
1123
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 29, 2013
AOR Received.
June 13, 2013
Med's Request
December 13, 2013
Med's Done....
January 10, 2014 (received 22/01/14)
Interview........
Waved
Passport Req..
Visa Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
January 21, 2014
LANDED..........
February 8, 2014
deepahuja26 said:
I do wanna submit my application online but not sure if its a good idea to do that without the AOR?
Well... Some of us (including myself) have to do it that way because we're running out of time. My CEC application was only received on April 29 by CIO, but my current WP expires on the 24th... So I'll be applying for the BOWP without AOR, but with a letter explaining that I should receive the AOR "soon". By the time they open my file it should be past those 40 days anyway - at least that's what all the experts here on the forum told me :D
 

deepahuja26

Star Member
Nov 5, 2012
62
1
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP - Ottawa
NOC Code......
6311
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-04-2013
Doc's Request.
12-06-2013
AOR Received.
13-05-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with the Application
Med's Request
10-12-2013
Med's Done....
17-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
10-01-2014
LANDED..........
.....
LCM21 said:
Well... Some of us (including myself) have to do it that way because we're running out of time. My CEC application was only received on April 29 by CIO, but my current WP expires on the 24th... So I'll be applying for the BOWP without AOR, but with a letter explaining that I should receive the AOR "soon". By the time they open my file it should be past those 40 days anyway - at least that's what all the experts here on the forum told me :D
I understand your situation and if I was you I would have done the same. I am preparing a paper application by myself just in case I don't receive my AOR in time. Anyways good luck to both of us.

Cheers
 

LCM21

Hero Member
May 1, 2013
206
1
Vancouver, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
1123
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 29, 2013
AOR Received.
June 13, 2013
Med's Request
December 13, 2013
Med's Done....
January 10, 2014 (received 22/01/14)
Interview........
Waved
Passport Req..
Visa Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
January 21, 2014
LANDED..........
February 8, 2014
deepahuja26 said:
I understand your situation and if I was you I would have done the same. I am preparing a paper application by myself just in case I don't receive my AOR in time. Anyways good luck to both of us.

Cheers
Fingers crossed! :)
 

InfoSeeker12

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Aug 28, 2012
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392
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Sep 2013
You will be fine guys. As long as you apply and the mail gets delivered at CIC before your WP expires - you are in the 'fine' territory.
 

LCM21

Hero Member
May 1, 2013
206
1
Vancouver, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
1123
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 29, 2013
AOR Received.
June 13, 2013
Med's Request
December 13, 2013
Med's Done....
January 10, 2014 (received 22/01/14)
Interview........
Waved
Passport Req..
Visa Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
January 21, 2014
LANDED..........
February 8, 2014
InfoSeeker12 said:
You will be fine guys. As long as you apply and the mail gets delivered at CIC before your WP expires - you are in the 'fine' territory.
You know you'll be in trouble if it ends up not being fine, right! ;)
 

BritGirl2305

Star Member
Feb 13, 2013
55
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP O
NOC Code......
1223
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-05-2013
AOR Received.
16-7-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
Started process - 3rd Feb 2014
Med's Request
4-2-2013
Med's Done....
6-2-2014, Results transfered by doctor 19th Feb 2014, Medical uploaded 3rd March 2014
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
N/A - Decision Made: 10th March 2014
I am in the same boat on my visa runs out the same day I can apply for BOWP so im going to do it via paper to help buy me some time so that I get the AOR.
Question - how long should I give myself to post it so that they get it in time before my visa runs out? Is there a fast posting option and if so does anyone know how long it takes and the cost?
Thanks
 

InfoSeeker12

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Aug 28, 2012
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Sep 2013
LCM - Yes, specially since i told you where i live, damn! lol - when are u planning to visit TO?

Naah. its going to be allll goood.



BritGirl - there is a Priority (1-2days) service from Canadapost - may cost you around $40 - you will know the exact cost at post office.

Just make sure that it reaches 2-3 days before the date of your WP expiry - Canadapost will update you the delivery time and also the signature of the receiver (if you chose the signature option). As long as that happens before your WP expiry - you are good. Double check this CIC call center.
 

LCM21

Hero Member
May 1, 2013
206
1
Vancouver, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
1123
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 29, 2013
AOR Received.
June 13, 2013
Med's Request
December 13, 2013
Med's Done....
January 10, 2014 (received 22/01/14)
Interview........
Waved
Passport Req..
Visa Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
January 21, 2014
LANDED..........
February 8, 2014
BritGirl2305 said:
I am in the same boat on my visa runs out the same day I can apply for BOWP so im going to do it via paper to help buy me some time so that I get the AOR.
Question - how long should I give myself to post it so that they get it in time before my visa runs out? Is there a fast posting option and if so does anyone know how long it takes and the cost?
Thanks
I am mailing it out about 10 days in advance. I will send it through FedEx, it'll take probably just one day to get to CPC. Just check with a courier and make sure CPC receives it before your current WP expires.
 

mansari

Star Member
Sep 8, 2010
97
2
Category........
Visa Office......
cpp-ottawa
NOC Code......
2283
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-08-2013
Doc's Request.
PCC sent with application
AOR Received.
08-10-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
12-08-2013
Med's Request
Waiting
Med's Done....
Waiting
Interview........
Waiting
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
hi,
i applied for BOWP and sent paper application. my permit expires on 30th aug... and my application reached cic on 29th aug... am i safe???
i have the signatures of the person at cic...