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

HopesAlive

Star Member
Jun 8, 2013
85
0
Toronto
App. Filed.......
22-05-2018
IELTS Request
Submitted with appln.
abgh said:
The processing time for the work permit has not been updated this week yet. Usually there is a new date every week till now.
As per my observation, they update it every Friday. Check it in after noon or evening today.
 

MarieNadia

Member
Jun 17, 2013
17
0
So I just got a response today... It was declined :( I will have more info in the explanation letter they are going to mail but I'm assuming it is because I have more than 4 months left on my WP...

I know a few people have received it even though they do not belong to the 4 months rule, thought I'd try my luck anyway.

If this has happened to someone else, did you reapply?
 

lpc19800

Champion Member
May 21, 2013
1,288
114
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
1223
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 14 2013
AOR Received.
February 24 2013
Med's Request
November 13, 2013
Med's Done....
December 5, 2013
Interview........
Waived: RPRF requested: November 13, 2013
Passport Req..
Visa exempt
VISA ISSUED...
January 6, 2014
LANDED..........
January 29, 2014
MarieNadia said:
So I just got a response today... It was declined :( I will have more info in the explanation letter they are going to mail but I'm assuming it is because I have more than 4 months left on my WP...

I know a few people have received it even though they do not belong to the 4 months rule, thought I'd try my luck anyway.

If this has happened to someone else, did you reapply?
I'm sorry to hear - what were your reasons for applying and did you include a cover letter?
 

MarieNadia

Member
Jun 17, 2013
17
0
I applied to have better chances to change jobs (considering the current delays to obtain a WP I dont know a lot of employers who would hold a position for so long). Plus my job is incredibly stressful and is just getting worse and worse so I was hoping for a BOWP in order to facilitate a potential job transition.I did in fact include a cover letter highlighting the fact that my current job is not related to my studies and I would like to take advantage of the BOWP to look for something in my field.

What kills me is that a friend of mine had a very similar cover letter and has received his BOWP even though his WP was valid until end of next year:(
 

nick_ind

Star Member
Jul 6, 2013
164
6
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-07-2013
AOR Received.
29-09-2013
IELTS Request
CELPIP-G results sent with Appilcation
Med's Request
05-03-2014
Med's Done....
20-03-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
23-04-2014
VISA ISSUED...
05-05-2014
LANDED..........
10-05-2014
MarieNadia said:
I applied to have better chances to change jobs (considering the current delays to obtain a WP I dont know a lot of employers who would hold a position for so long). Plus my job is incredibly stressful and is just getting worse and worse so I was hoping for a BOWP in order to facilitate a potential job transition.I did in fact include a cover letter highlighting the fact that my current job is not related to my studies and I would like to take advantage of the BOWP to look for something in my field.

What kills me is that a friend of mine had a very similar cover letter and has received his BOWP even though his WP was valid until end of next year:(
I feel bad for you! it all depends on VO..which is quite weired....so would say it depends on luck..........
These VO people have our future/career everything in their hands.......strange aye!

you better try once again when you are reaching close to 4 months time...
 

sabidhawan

Star Member
Jul 14, 2011
155
3
this is really weird coz my work permit was valid till dec 2014 and i still got my BOWP approved and received it in the mail today .I think it was just your hard luck . You can try to apply again may be have a different explanation letter this time.
 

LPS

Champion Member
Aug 7, 2013
1,250
37
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-O
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-08-2013
AOR Received.
07-10-2013
Med's Request
07-03-2014
Med's Done....
26-03-2014
LANDED..........
09-04-2014
MarieNadia said:
I applied to have better chances to change jobs (considering the current delays to obtain a WP I dont know a lot of employers who would hold a position for so long). Plus my job is incredibly stressful and is just getting worse and worse so I was hoping for a BOWP in order to facilitate a potential job transition.I did in fact include a cover letter highlighting the fact that my current job is not related to my studies and I would like to take advantage of the BOWP to look for something in my field.

What kills me is that a friend of mine had a very similar cover letter and has received his BOWP even though his WP was valid until end of next year:(
That's probably your answer then. Being granted the BOWP with more than four months remaining will depend on the VO accepting your extenuating circumstances. I'm afraid they probably won't be convinced by the fact that you don't like your job.
 

miffy

Newbie
Oct 8, 2013
7
0
Hi everyone

We are FSW applicants. My husband is the principal applicant on our application and I am the dependent. My husband has a closed work permit, and I have a visitor record now. I know my husband can apply a bridging open work permit. My question is which type work permit can I apply between Bridging Open Work Permit and Open Work Permit?

Thanks.

Regards
 

xihy06

Star Member
Jul 15, 2013
163
2
Germany
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
2113
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-Aug-2013
Doc's Request.
10-Mar-2014
AOR Received.
09-Oct-2013
IELTS Request
Submitted with app
Med's Done....
Upfront 01-Dec-2013
Passport Req..
27-May-2014; VO change Req.:28-May; Confirmation Rec.: 12-June
miffy said:
Hi everyone

We are FSW applicants. My husband is the principal applicant on our application and I am the dependent. My husband has a closed work permit, and I have a visitor record now. I know my husband can apply a bridging open work permit. My question is which type work permit can I apply between Bridging Open Work Permit and Open Work Permit?

Thanks.

Regards
You should apply for a spouse open work permit along with your husband's BOWP application. See OB485A for eligibility and rules in detail:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob485A.asp
 

HHJJ

Full Member
Aug 17, 2013
41
1
Ontario
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hi Everyone, please see my below case history and advise if I am eligible for BOWP? My current OWP is scheduled to be expire on 30 March, 2014 OR will I get AOR again as I sent updated docx to CPP-O due to change in my family composition due to marriage?

Job Offer........: YES.
NOC Code: 0911
Category.......................: PNP (International Masters Graduate)
OPNP Certificate Received.......: 01/17/2013.
My PGWP was scheduled to be expired on 19 February, 2012.
New OWP Applied at POE on basis of letter from PNP Officer............: 01/19/2013.

New OWP Issued till.....03/30/2014

Visa Office....................: CPP-O.
App. Filed to CIO-Sydney.......: 03/03/2013.
App. Received to CIO-Sydney....: 03/11/2013.
Doc's Request......: NO.
AOR Received.......: 04/23/2013.
Med's Request......: 05/06/2013.
Med's Done.........: 05/16/2013.
Started Processing.: 07/16/2013.
RPRF Request.......: 08/08/2013.
RPRF Paid..........: 08/08/2013.
Got Married at Back-home............: 08/11/2013.
Updated CPP-O Team via email about change in my family composition due to marriage.......: 08/26/2013
Updated App. Filed to CPP-O........: 10/01/2013.
App. Received to CPP-O via mail....: 10/03/2013.

Your immediate response will be highly appreciated!!

Thanks!
 

lpc19800

Champion Member
May 21, 2013
1,288
114
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
1223
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 14 2013
AOR Received.
February 24 2013
Med's Request
November 13, 2013
Med's Done....
December 5, 2013
Interview........
Waived: RPRF requested: November 13, 2013
Passport Req..
Visa exempt
VISA ISSUED...
January 6, 2014
LANDED..........
January 29, 2014
HHJJ said:
Hi Everyone, please see my below case history and advise if I am eligible for BOWP? My current OWP is scheduled to be expire on 30 March, 2014 OR will I get AOR again as I sent updated docx to CPP-O due to change in my family composition due to marriage?

Job Offer........: YES.
NOC Code: 0911
Category.......................: PNP (International Masters Graduate)
OPNP Certificate Received.......: 01/17/2013.
My PGWP was scheduled to be expired on 19 February, 2012.
New OWP Applied at POE on basis of letter from PNP Officer............: 01/19/2013.

New OWP Issued till.....03/30/2014

Visa Office....................: CPP-O.
App. Filed to CIO-Sydney.......: 03/03/2013.
App. Received to CIO-Sydney....: 03/11/2013.
Doc's Request......: NO.
AOR Received.......: 04/23/2013.
Med's Request......: 05/06/2013.
Med's Done.........: 05/16/2013.
Started Processing.: 07/16/2013.
RPRF Request.......: 08/08/2013.
RPRF Paid..........: 08/08/2013.
Got Married at Back-home............: 08/11/2013.
Updated CPP-O Team via email about change in my family composition due to marriage.......: 08/26/2013
Updated App. Filed to CPP-O........: 10/01/2013.
App. Received to CPP-O via mail....: 10/03/2013.

Your immediate response will be highly appreciated!!

Thanks!
Ok PLEASE stop multiple posting
Apply for BOWP 4 months before the end of your current WP.
You will not get a new AOR
 

star2013

Full Member
Jun 7, 2013
39
0
Category........
Visa Office......
cpp-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
7 Jan 2013
AOR Received.
17 Feb 2013
Med's Request
18 Oct 2013
Med's Done....
22 Oct 2013(cic received on 31 oct)
Passport Req..
4 nov 2013
hi all
I got approve for BOWP together with my spouse, now I have my daughter is here with me in Canada on a TRV and TRV is expiring in 2 months. together with ours. where can i send her application for TRV. and is it necessary to apply for us also OR i can just extended my daughters only ..please advise..any one was in a same situation.?? ..Thanks
 

miffy

Newbie
Oct 8, 2013
7
0
Hi everyone
I am applying BOWP online.I logged in MyCIC account, and saw "Step 3: Upload your documents •You do not need to sign your application form by hand if you submit your application form online. You will be asked to provide a digital signature once you are ready to transmit your documents to CIC."
But I can not make a digital signature. How should I do? Can I sign my application form by hand and scan to PDF, then submit my application form online?

Thank you very much!
 

lpc19800

Champion Member
May 21, 2013
1,288
114
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
1223
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 14 2013
AOR Received.
February 24 2013
Med's Request
November 13, 2013
Med's Done....
December 5, 2013
Interview........
Waived: RPRF requested: November 13, 2013
Passport Req..
Visa exempt
VISA ISSUED...
January 6, 2014
LANDED..........
January 29, 2014
miffy said:
Hi everyone
I am applying BOWP online.I logged in MyCIC account, and saw "Step 3: Upload your documents •You do not need to sign your application form by hand if you submit your application form online. You will be asked to provide a digital signature once you are ready to transmit your documents to CIC."
But I can not make a digital signature. How should I do? Can I sign my application form by hand and scan to PDF, then submit my application form online?

Thank you very much!
It's not the traditional digital signature, you just type your name in a box