+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445
AD088 - u can simply view processing timeline and applcation dates under cici website

every Thursday there is a fresh update

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp

good luck
 
I applied my BOWP on 16th June and havent got yet. Anybody, who applied during that time got some info? Please share!!
 
@ BK11

Hi BK11,

I applied online on June 17, 2013 and got an e-mail notification of approval on July 14, 2013. I think you should contact CIC.

All the best

Regards,
Saur
 
Thanks for replying. How can I contact CIC? by email or call?


Saur said:
@ BK11

Hi BK11,

I applied online on June 17, 2013 and got an e-mail notification of apprroval on July 14, 2013. I think you should contact CIC.

All the best

Regards,
Saur
 
@ BK11

Please contact the call centre @ 1-888-242-2100.
 
Does processing time counts only weekdays or week ends also.

I applied my application for BOWP on June 18 (Paper file). When can i expect it to be get approved?
 
Got my BOWP approved...Yippy!!!!!!
 
I just got the approval message as well! Took pretty longer than expected, from June 10 to July 22. But whatever, as long as I get it. Yay! Good luck to everyone who's still waiting!!! :D
 
Hi Saur,
Can you please let me know what options did you select for Question no 3 at the beginning of the form.
And also for Question number 1 to 7 under "Details of Intended Work in Canada" section.

Regards,
Ravi
 
Hi Ravi,

I filled the form as follow:

Question 3: A work permit with a new employer

Details of intended work in Canada:
1. a.) Other b.) Bridging open work permit (OB 485)
2. a.)Not Applicable b.) NA
3. Province: ON City: Mississauga Address: NA
4.) NA Brief discription of duties: NA
5.) Duration: I put one year from the date of application of this work permit to one year e.g. July 23, 2013 to July 22, 2014
6.) Blank
7.) Blank
8.) No

Hope it will help......!!!!!

Regards,
Saur
 
Thank you Saur, That was really helpful.

Can you also provide the list of documents need to be attached to the WP application.


Regards,
Ravindra
 
@ adusur

I personally attached the following documents:
1. Copy of the current work permit
2. Copies of the passport pages (first, last, any other if applicable)
3. Copy of the AOR e-mail
4. Letter stating the reason of this work permit application

PS. Points 3 and 4 are not important but I added these just to be on the safe side.
 
Saur said:
Hi Ravi,

I filled the form as follow:

Question 3: A work permit with a new employer

Details of intended work in Canada:
1. a.) Other b.) Bridging open work permit (OB 485)
2. a.)Not Applicable b.) NA
3. Province: ON City: Mississauga Address: NA
4.) NA Brief discription of duties: NA
5.) Duration: I put one year from the date of application of this work permit to one year e.g. July 23, 2013 to July 22, 2014
6.) Blank
7.) Blank
8.) No

Hope it will help......!!!!!

Regards,
Saur

Shouldn't Question 1(a) be Open Work Permit rather then other? I guess it doesn't matter as you specified that in Q1(b).
 
Guys,

I sent my application on 27th June. However my application included
Open work permit for my wife and extending visitor record forr
My son.

When should I hear something on BOWP application ? Do you think
As my application dependents, it will take more time.

Thanks,
B
 
bahadur30 said:
Guys,

I sent my application on 27th June. However my application included
Open work permit for my wife and extending visitor record forr
My son.

When should I hear something on BOWP application ? Do you think
As my application dependents, it will take more time.

Thanks,
B

your application considered as 3 applications. I got my BOWP first and still waiting for my dependents, but I guess, if your dependents are here in Canada with you, all of you will get them at same time and it should not affect the processing time.