Kozmoj said:Thank you Karioca.
I got a Bridging Open Work Permit a month ago.
My timelines are here.
Application of PR
May 22, 2012 Application received (under CEC)
Sep 20, 2012 AOR received
Jan 23, 2013 Medical requested
Jan 31, 2013 Medical done
My previous work permit was scheduled to be expired on 1 March 2013.
Application of BOWP
Dec 25, 2012 Applied BOWP on-line
Feb 14, 2013 Requested the offer of employment
Feb 15, 2013 Uploaded explanation letter (Why I don't need to provide the offer of employment)
Feb 28, 2013 No response from CIC office even though the normal processing time was passed
Feb 28, 2013 Made a phone call to CIC call centre
Agent told me my work permit was issued on Feb 25, 2013 and will be delivered
Feb 28, 2013 Found it was delivered (Issued: Feb 25, 2013, Valid until: Feb 25, 2014)
In my case, it was sufficient to apply BOWP with AOR received.
If you submit your application for new WP while the old one is still valid you're under implied status until your application is processed.Grafton said:Guys i need advise. I applied for BOWP, and my current OWP is expiring soon. My employer havent asked me anything yet. Is this normal? Should I tell themnor wait? I dont know how implied status works.
@Syedabbas82syedabbas82 said:Hello All Pls help on below situation
I am working as a telecom technician in fort mcmurray and my application for PR under FSW is under processsing ,although i havent received any acknowledgement yet from CIC and my PGWP is valid till 30 Aug 2014 do you think should I apply for Bridge Work Permit as my visa is going to be expire within a month or so .Although I am already working in industry so does it help in extending my visa keeeping in mind LMO is not an option for me right now .
Secondly , my family is not living with me they live backhome so during my application for BWP should I include them aslo will it help to get there approval also
regards
@ dizon09dizon09 said:Received my BOWP last Friday after 2 months(May 22 filed, officer made 2 wrong entry errors on my sons passport).
Now I have to surrender it to CIC since I already landed.
I applied online with spouse & kid. The delay was caused by the entry error on the part of the officer. I just have to surrender it to CIC office.wonderclicks said:@ dizon09
Did you apply online? or paper application? Are you the applicant for BOWP or included your family too (spouse + kid) Please let me know.
Thanks,
Wonderclicks
It should be noted that this new page currently contains the exact same text as the old OB485A (but keep an eye on the modification date).Hope1957 said:OB 485-A has expired. Here is the new link
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/prov/bridging.asp