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BOWP Jan 2015 ?

parth_619

Member
Dec 29, 2013
16
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open bridge work permit and cec situation

Hello

I have applied for CEC in april 28,2014. I have got my file number in june 2014.

But until now I have not received anything from cic.
My work permit expires in coming june 2015.

I am not working with the same employer now. I have job letter from them. So in this case how should I apply for the open bridge work permit.

Until what time should I put my extension in my work permit. I mean by until which year?
 

mvns

Member
Jan 11, 2015
13
1
Re: open bridge work permit and cec situation

parth_619 said:
Hello

I have applied for CEC in april 28,2014. I have got my file number in june 2014.

But until now I have not received anything from cic.
My work permit expires in coming june 2015.

I am not working with the same employer now. I have job letter from them. So in this case how should I apply for the open bridge work permit.

Until what time should I put my extension in my work permit. I mean by until which year?
Hello parth_619,

The fact that you are not working with the same employer anymore doesn't matter (I wasn't working for the same employer when I applied either). Take a look at the answer that I gave to Ahir Priyank yesterday -- you have similar cases. You have to fulfill all those requisites. That's all that matter.

And yes, I believe you should apply for a BOWP. You can attach a letter of explanation on the application. Use this letter to explain your situation to the Officer if you like, but that's irrelevant. Again, take a look at the requisites I quoted yesterday.
 

bouncer

Hero Member
Mar 17, 2014
336
10
calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Cpc Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24 Feb 14
Doc's Request.
9th Feb 14
AOR Received.
17 March 14
IELTS Request
Along with App
Med's Request
18-02-2015
Med's Done....
20-02-2015
Anyone else after who got BOWP recently?
 

michael87

Star Member
Aug 1, 2013
93
6
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
0711
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-10-2014
AOR Received.
13-01-2015 (PER)
IELTS Request
Submitted upfront
File Transfer...
02-03-2015
Med's Request
04-03-2015 along with PCC/RPRF
Med's Done....
13-03-2015 (medicals uploaded); 28-04-2013 (medicals received)
Interview........
PCC received on 21-04-2015
Passport Req..
14-05-2015 / PPT received 29-05-2015
VISA ISSUED...
21-05-2015
LANDED..........
29-05-2015 at Fort Erie/ Peace Bridge. PR card received on 27-08-2015.
Applied on 17 Jan 2015. No news yet :-[
 

cecpet

Hero Member
Oct 14, 2014
327
5
Hi Guys,

I filled the application can any one who has experience of this question What should we show to CIC since we are in Canada already. ????
" Itinerary Travel document ". (Its Mandatory).

We dont have anything..
 

anywhere123

Star Member
Dec 23, 2014
51
4
Ontario,Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
NOC Code......
1123/2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-10-2014
Nomination.....
12-01-2015
AOR Received.
17-02-2015
IELTS Request
Along with application.
Hi Cecpet,

I found this discussion related to your situation. Please, check this out.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/tips-for-a-successful-bowp-application-t147650.585.html

cecpet said:
Hi Guys,

I filled the application can any one who has experience of this question What should we show to CIC since we are in Canada already. ????
" Itinerary Travel document ". (Its Mandatory).

We dont have anything..
 

cecpet

Hero Member
Oct 14, 2014
327
5
anywhere123 said:
Hi Cecpet,

I found this discussion related to your situation. Please, check this out.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/tips-for-a-successful-bowp-application-t147650.585.html
Thank you anywhere again :) got some idea. Now you deserve +1 ;)
 

anywhere123

Star Member
Dec 23, 2014
51
4
Ontario,Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
NOC Code......
1123/2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-10-2014
Nomination.....
12-01-2015
AOR Received.
17-02-2015
IELTS Request
Along with application.
So, I have an update regarding my BOWP. I called CIC today to know my application update. And at night, I received a message in my CIC account.
I have been asked for my MR (IMM1017E) and the submission deadline is within 30 days. I guess this will be considered as my upfront PR MR.

Btw, I am Jan 15 BOWP applicant.

And thanks Cecpet :). If my info becomes useful for someone, I feel always glad.
 

Kota1978

Hero Member
Jan 10, 2015
308
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney,Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-Sep-2014
AOR Received.
30-Jan-2015
Med's Request
24-Feb-2016
Med's Done....
07-Mar-2016
Interview........
RPRF email on Mar-03-2016, paid same day.
Passport Req..
14-Apr-2016
VISA ISSUED...
04-May-2016
LANDED..........
15-May-2016--Yipee!!!!
Hi Guys,

Still no update, I applied for Open work permit dated 07th Jan 2015 now as per CIC website they are processing 9th Jan Files. I called them couple of times but call center executive is saying they have mailed to CIC team & nothing much can be done from there side. Any suggestion or expert advise.
 

ganges

Star Member
Apr 15, 2014
65
0
anywhere123 said:
So, I have an update regarding my BOWP. I called CIC today to know my application update. And at night, I received a message in my CIC account.
I have been asked for my MR (IMM1017E) and the submission deadline is within 30 days. I guess this will be considered as my upfront PR MR.

Btw, I am Jan 15 BOWP applicant.

And thanks Cecpet :). If my info becomes useful for someone, I feel always glad.
why would they ask for MR for a BOWP? Have you stayed in any of the designated countries for more than 6 months in the past 1 year?
 

anywhere123

Star Member
Dec 23, 2014
51
4
Ontario,Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
NOC Code......
1123/2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-10-2014
Nomination.....
12-01-2015
AOR Received.
17-02-2015
IELTS Request
Along with application.
Hi Kota 1978,

I guess you just need to wait. There must be something they are checking on your application. As long as your mycic remains open, it is alright. Have a little more patience.

Kota1978 said:
Hi Guys,

Still no update, I applied for Open work permit dated 07th Jan 2015 now as per CIC website they are processing 9th Jan Files. I called them couple of times but call center executive is saying they have mailed to CIC team & nothing much can be done from there side. Any suggestion or expert advise.
 

anywhere123

Star Member
Dec 23, 2014
51
4
Ontario,Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
NOC Code......
1123/2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-10-2014
Nomination.....
12-01-2015
AOR Received.
17-02-2015
IELTS Request
Along with application.
Hi Ganges,
Before my last entry to Canada, I stayed in Texas for few days. Right after I left, there was Ebola outbreak there. Moreover, Canada itself was my visiting country only. Right after my entry, I applied for my PR & eventually received AOR before completing my six months here. So, I applied for my BOWP (instead of my trv extension) with an explanation letter why they should give me BOWP :).

So, I am glad they have asked me for my MR.

ganges said:
why would they ask for MR for a BOWP? Have you stayed in any of the designated countries for more than 6 months in the past 1 year?
 

pfse

Hero Member
Mar 20, 2014
726
38
CIC increased WP processing time to 48 days. Maybe it is related to the new WP rules which are in force since Feb 21, as CIC need to implement some internal changes to the process.
 

kkrr

Star Member
Mar 23, 2014
172
4
pfse said:
CIC increased WP processing time to 48 days. Maybe it is related to the new WP rules which are in force since Feb 21, as CIC need to implement some internal changes to the process.
do you know new rules ?