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

sandymaan

Full Member
May 6, 2014
37
4
Hi

I copy the email on MS Word, delete all the irrelevant things (from-to) printed it, scanned and attached to the file.
That's what i did and got my BOWP successfully.
 

BCbarbie

Star Member
Oct 7, 2014
99
1
sandymaan said:
Hi

I copy the email on MS Word, delete all the irrelevant things (from-to) printed it, scanned and attached to the file.
That's what i did and got my BOWP successfully.
Thanks!

Can you please tell me how long before the expiration date on your work permit you applied for BOWP?

I saw it on the forum that someone pointed out you must apply in between 90 - 120 days before PGWP expires?

Is there such a rule for PGWP holders?

Thanks!
 

nov1061

Champion Member
Mar 25, 2012
1,158
73
BCbarbie said:
Thanks!

Can you please tell me how long before the expiration date on your work permit you applied for BOWP?

I saw it on the forum that someone pointed out you must apply in between 90 - 120 days before PGWP expires?

Is there such a rule for PGWP holders?

Thanks!
Hi,
there's no such time limit. To be eligible you have to apply within 4 months prior to your current WP expiration (which means not earlier than 4 months before your WP expires). You can apply even 1 week before your current WP expires.
 

sjulien

Champion Member
Jan 8, 2014
1,093
10
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2175
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-04-2014
AOR Received.
03-06-2014
Med's Request
19-11-2014
Med's Done....
20-11-2014
Passport Req..
08-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
13-04-2015
LANDED..........
23-04-2015
I haven't get the hard copy of BOWP. It has been almost 2 weeks gone.
 

BCbarbie

Star Member
Oct 7, 2014
99
1
nov1061 said:
Hi,
there's no such time limit. To be eligible you have to apply within 4 months prior to your current WP expiration (which means not earlier than 4 months before your WP expires). You can apply even 1 week before your current WP expires.
Thank you!

I thought so as well. Just want to confirm that's the case.
 

b.h.a.b.e.s

Star Member
Mar 27, 2010
56
2
for some applicant it said the normal processing is 4 months ,, i guess that is my case i phoned the call centre today as my application is passed due she told me that processing is 4 months ,, for the bridging open work permit i am not allowed to work in the daycare i asked the agent if i am under implied status she said yes implied status on bridging open work permit does this mean that i am allowed to work anywhere except in child care.. please give light on my case as i am starting working in another job on the 1st of november my wp expires on the 26th of jan 2015 anyway
 

b.h.a.b.e.s

Star Member
Mar 27, 2010
56
2
thisisauser said:
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.

You should be fine and you don't have to tell your employer anything until you get the new work permit. Then provide them with a copy.
i applied for BOWP and i am prsently working in the daycare if i am under implied status does this mean i cannot work in the daycare no more ,, thnk u
 

sjulien

Champion Member
Jan 8, 2014
1,093
10
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2175
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-04-2014
AOR Received.
03-06-2014
Med's Request
19-11-2014
Med's Done....
20-11-2014
Passport Req..
08-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
13-04-2015
LANDED..........
23-04-2015
Guys,

Anyone got the hard copy of BOWP.
 

nov1061

Champion Member
Mar 25, 2012
1,158
73
b.h.a.b.e.s said:
i applied for BOWP and i am prsently working in the daycare if i am under implied status does this mean i cannot work in the daycare no more ,, thnk u
Hi,
you can work under implied status until a decision has been made on your case. If negative, you have to stop working immediately and do all the necessary arrangements for legal stay in Canada.
 

ChrisK

Star Member
Jul 17, 2014
92
0
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-ottawa
NOC Code......
4011
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-07-2014
AOR Received.
16-09-2014
Med's Request
18-03-2015
Med's Done....
02-04-2015
Passport Req..
RPRF : 25-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
03-09-2015
LANDED..........
05-09-2015
sjulien said:
Guys,

Anyone got the hard copy of BOWP.
I got it yesterday!. You should see yours soon, too.
 

NewtoPR

Hero Member
Jun 3, 2014
229
1
PLease suggest : Guys i applied for my PR and have BOWP. But due to some reason i moved back to india and my PR is still in process and my visitor visa expired.
So question is can i apply for Visitor visa based on BOWP ?
 

cecorbust

Full Member
Aug 19, 2014
42
2
Applied for BOWP with a paper application (as I had not received my AOR) and received the hard-copy of the BOWP today. It was issued on October 27. :)
 

thanix

Newbie
Oct 30, 2014
6
0
cecorbust:

cecorbust said:
Applied for BOWP with a paper application (as I had not received my AOR) and received the hard-copy of the BOWP today. It was issued on October 27. :)
What did you explain for getting the BOWP? can you share some details?
 

BCbarbie

Star Member
Oct 7, 2014
99
1
Anyone is familiar with the 4 year maximum rule for working in Canada?

I have a 3 years Post Graduation Work permit and had a off campus work permit before. Now I'm applying for a BOWP but not sure it that will be granted due to a maximum 4 years rule.

Any advice?

Thanks!
 

BCbarbie

Star Member
Oct 7, 2014
99
1
I saw it on the below section that PR applications who received positive selection decision is an exception to the rule :)

What does AOR really mean? Does that mean we have received a positive selection decision?

Thanks for any advice!