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BOWP - How many of you have applied and received it successfully?

lufc_cal

Star Member
Nov 24, 2013
89
1
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
0631
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
BOWP approved today, Applied 25th Feb. Huge relief! :D
 

anni_in

Hero Member
Sep 4, 2012
202
12
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-May-2013
AOR Received.
16-Jul-2013
Med's Request
31-Jan-2014
Med's Done....
7-Feb-2014 Medical received.: 17-Feb-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
18-Feb-2014
VISA ISSUED...
17-Feb-2014
LANDED..........
1-Mar-2014
Varangian said:
Hi Guys! Really need your professional advice!

It could be that this question has been already asked. Anyway, I assume some CEC applicants might be in the same situation. The point is that I applied for BOWP without AOR providing a letter of explanation. The application was sent by regular post. Finally AOR has been received.

So, would you recommend to make a copy of that AOR and forward it to the Office to support my original application or they check the online system (even for paper appicants), will find my updated status, and there is no need to send any hard copies.

I would appreciate any help!! :)
I will suggest you to send a copy by snail mail and email both.
 

lufc_cal

Star Member
Nov 24, 2013
89
1
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
0631
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
iam_toby said:
Congrats!! :) See, I told you, you'll be fine :)
True. With some things as important as this there'll always be lingering doubts in your mind.
 

iam_toby

VIP Member
Feb 4, 2013
7,506
353
lufc_cal said:
True. With some things as important as this there'll always be lingering doubts in your mind.
I hear ya... :) I'm in the same boat, a couple of days away from receiving the MR, makes my mind go nuts! :)
 

gracy016

Star Member
Jun 21, 2011
136
4
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
6311
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-22-13
Doc's Request.
12-30-13 (RPRF & Biodata)
AOR Received.
04-30-13
Med's Request
12-31-13
Med's Done....
01-08-14
Passport Req..
02-21-14
VISA ISSUED...
02-28-14
LANDED..........
03-09-14
Varangian said:
Hi Guys! Really need your professional advice!

It could be that this question has been already asked. Anyway, I assume some CEC applicants might be in the same situation. The point is that I applied for BOWP without AOR providing a letter of explanation. The application was sent by regular post. Finally AOR has been received.

So, would you recommend to make a copy of that AOR and forward it to the Office to support my original application or they check the online system (even for paper appicants), will find my updated status, and there is no need to send any hard copies.

I would appreciate any help!! :)
They should see your AOR on file but it won't hurt if you email them your AOR. ;)
 

priyas614

Star Member
Apr 3, 2013
56
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2283
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-Feb-2014
AOR Received.
09-Mar-14
File Transfer...
09-Mar-14
Med's Request
23-Aug-14
Med's Done....
05-Sep-14
LPS said:
An application for a "bridging open work permit" is basically just an application for an open work permit.

There are many groups that are eligible to apply for open work permits. See "Who can apply for an open work permit?" (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=177&t=17). It may or may not be clear to the processing officer which one of these groups you are in.

For this reason many people choose to attach an explanation letter, explaining how they are eligible. That is, they meet the criteria of operational bulletin 485A, "Bridging Open Work Permits for Certain Federal Economic Class Applicants" (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob485A.asp). Attaching an AOR is one way to demonstrate that you have received a "positive eligibility decision" as defined by OB485A.
Thanks LPS for your response! :)
 

JPMH_CEC_2013

Star Member
Apr 16, 2013
158
1
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-07-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with file
I was uploading documents for BOWP......it is asking me to upload schedule 1 which is "Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside Canada (required) ", but I am in Canada now....do I still need it??
 

defrontier

Star Member
Feb 5, 2014
53
1
Hi everyone, i applied to BOWP on Feb 22nd online but i have not heard any update about my status yet. Does anyone have any suggestions for an action plan?
 

kunishsa

Hero Member
Oct 30, 2012
460
28
defrontier said:
Hi everyone, i applied to BOWP on Feb 22nd online but i have not heard any update about my status yet. Does anyone have any suggestions for an action plan?
Have you applied your BOWP with less than 4 months current WP validity?
 

defrontier

Star Member
Feb 5, 2014
53
1
kunishsa said:
Have you applied your BOWP with less than 4 months current WP validity?
My pgwp expired on February 28th, 6 days after the application for Bowp was recieved online with Aor and no employer was indicated.
 

kunishsa

Hero Member
Oct 30, 2012
460
28
defrontier said:
My pgwp expired on February 28th, 6 days after the application for Bowp was recieved online with Aor and no employer was indicated.
Don't worry. You will surely get your BOWP.
 

gladaki

Champion Member
Jul 15, 2012
1,683
27
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-11-2013
AOR Received.
30-12-2013
IELTS Request
submitted with application
Med's Done....
Upfront on 29th April..Updated on Ecas on 26th May
Passport Req..
11-07-2014
VISA ISSUED...
17-07-2014
LANDED..........
20-07-2014
Guys, quick question:

My PGWP expires on 29th sept,, I will apply for BOWP on 29th May. what is current processing time. My employer asked me when i can submit new workpermit. I think correct answer should be first week of July..

Please correct me if I am wrong.
 

horvathc

Star Member
Nov 18, 2013
156
2
124
Canada, Alberta, Fort McMurray
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-08-2013
AOR Received.
21-10-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
18-03-2014
Med's Done....
16-04-2014
Passport Req..
None - Visa exempt country
LANDED..........
23-08-2014
gladaki said:
Guys, quick question:

My PGWP expires on 29th sept,, I will apply for BOWP on 29th May. what is current processing time. My employer asked me when i can submit new workpermit. I think correct answer should be first week of July..

Please correct me if I am wrong.
Hi,
The processing time vary but it can take a month, but maybe just 3 weeks. So better to say end of July. ;)