My questions are:
a) Is it better to apply Online or on Paper.
In your scenario it is better to apply online since you already have AOR. Paper based are suggested to applicants who do not have AOR.
b) How much time will it approximately take for the BOWP to get processed?
If you apply online, currently it is taking approx 40-50 days.
c) Is there a chance of CIC rejecting my BOWP application(assuming that I have filled up the application correctly)
Well as long as you have filled in application properly, have AOR and have less than 4 months validity on your current work permit, then by all counts your BOWP should be approved.
d) What will happen my company applies for an extension of closed WP after I apply for BOWP?
Is it possible that both will get approved?
If so, does it mean that I can use any of the WP as per my convenience?
Whichever one is processed first will get approved. So if you apply BOWP first and it gets approved, the company's closed WP application will be rejected, and vice versa.
e) I believe there are two stages in BOWP.
First Stage: CIC will approve and I can see it online.
2nd Stage: I will receive the physical copy of the WP.
Can I start working for any company as soon as I clear the first stage?
Well yes you may resign once you see online status as approved but it takes only 3-4 days generally to get the BOWP in mail so i suggest might as well wait as it will not make that big of a difference. As for working for another company, you can work AFTER the issue date on your BOWP.. so a BOWP may have been approved but perhaps there is some delay in issuance due to printing queue or whatever.. so it is recommended to wait until you get a hardcopy of BOWP in hand
ganges said:
Hello everyone,
Can anyone help me in my case and advise?
I am in Canada and have closed work permit. Also, I have applied for PR(under CEC category) and have received the application no. I am in a weird scenario wherein my employer will ask me to leave the company if I switch from closed WP to Open WP.
But as my current closed WP is due for expiry in May 2015, I want to apply for BOWP now and look for other opportunities
My questions are:
a) Is it better to apply Online or on Paper.
b) How much time will it approximately take for the BOWP to get processed?
c) Is there a chance of CIC rejecting my BOWP application(assuming that I have filled up the application correctly)
d) What will happen my company applies for an extension of closed WP after I apply for BOWP?
Is it possible that both will get approved?
If so, does it mean that I can use any of the WP as per my convenience?
e) I believe there are two stages in BOWP.
First Stage: CIC will approve and I can see it online.
2nd Stage: I will receive the physical copy of the WP.
Can I start working for any company as soon as I clear the first stage?
Thanks & Regards