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BOWP Refund

c2h5oh

Hero Member
Apr 28, 2014
341
15
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-06-2014
Doc's Request.
21-02-2015
AOR Received.
11-08-2014
Med's Request
11-02-2015
Med's Done....
24-02-2015
Passport Req..
visa-exempt
VISA ISSUED...
25-01-2016
LANDED..........
15-02-2016
Honestly no idea. Give CIC a call and ask or just do it separately to be safe.
 

adipadi

Star Member
Nov 17, 2013
172
3
I applied for BOWP but before they opened the file my PR came through. So I called CIC as I need a BOWP refund too.

The agent said that when they open my file, they will see against my UCI that I am now a PR and do not need an extension. Then they will refund the money back to me. It will take 8 to 16 weeks from that time to get the money back.

I hope this info helps.
 

ljiljka007

Hero Member
Jan 3, 2013
423
4
Mississauga, ON
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
7305
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-05-2014
Doc's Request.
sent PCC for spouse on Oct 20, without request
AOR Received.
06/24/2014
IELTS Request
with application
Med's Request
17-06-2015
Med's Done....
08-07-2015
Passport Req..
30-07-2015
LANDED..........
17-08-2015
adipadi said:
I applied for BOWP but before they opened the file my PR came through. So I called CIC as I need a BOWP refund too.

The agent said that when they open my file, they will see against my UCI that I am now a PR and do not need an extension. Then they will refund the money back to me. It will take 8 to 16 weeks from that time to get the money back.

I hope this info helps.
It does, thank You so much!
 

sooperdice

Star Member
Jul 23, 2014
65
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-04-2014
AOR Received.
03-06-2014
Med's Request
04-06-2015
Med's Done....
09-06-2015
Passport Req..
16-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
24-06-2015
LANDED..........
28-07-2015
Anyone got a refund for their BOWP?

I received an email on Sep 1st
"Please be advised that your request has been received and reviewed. Your application has been withdrawn, and the refund has been initiated."

No refund yet.
 

Meya06

Hero Member
Jun 29, 2015
876
50
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I have done landed 3 weeks ago but my BOWP status still in Process.
How to get refund? Can I call CIC agent to cancel it or just wait for Automatically refund?
 

jamason

Hero Member
Feb 15, 2015
347
9
Category........
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-04-2015
AOR Received.
01-07-2015
IELTS Request
14-07-2015
Passport Req..
24-12-2015
LANDED..........
12-01-2016
I have landed yesterday with 2 dependents in my family. Our application of bowp and visitor visa is still under processing. Can I request to withdraw and refund? If CSE, should I make one or three request?
 

jamason

Hero Member
Feb 15, 2015
347
9
Category........
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-04-2015
AOR Received.
01-07-2015
IELTS Request
14-07-2015
Passport Req..
24-12-2015
LANDED..........
12-01-2016
17th Jan 2016, I have made CSE to cancel our work permit applications today. Let's see whether I get refund.
 

jamason

Hero Member
Feb 15, 2015
347
9
Category........
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-04-2015
AOR Received.
01-07-2015
IELTS Request
14-07-2015
Passport Req..
24-12-2015
LANDED..........
12-01-2016
I got a confirmation mail stating that the application and all dependent's application will be cancelled next time when VO opens my file. And it will take 16 weeks to refund.

Is it better to call and confirm with CIC that they are cancelling BOWP without harming the PR application which is already approved?
 

Gregor.Samsa

Hero Member
Feb 7, 2015
823
32
Alberta
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
LANDED..........
2016-03 (EE), TFW since 2012-04
jamason said:
I got a confirmation mail stating that the application and all dependent's application will be cancelled next time when VO opens my file. And it will take 16 weeks to refund.

Is it better to call and confirm with CIC that they are cancelling BOWP without harming the PR application which is already approved?
I don't think so, if it's approved and you already landed nothing is gonna change.

I withdraw my BOWP as you did, but I didn't landed yet, I was confident them are cancelling my BOWP application not my PR, now I would like to check it...
 

jamason

Hero Member
Feb 15, 2015
347
9
Category........
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-04-2015
AOR Received.
01-07-2015
IELTS Request
14-07-2015
Passport Req..
24-12-2015
LANDED..........
12-01-2016
Gregor.Samsa said:
I don't think so, if it's approved and you already landed nothing is gonna change.

I withdraw my BOWP as you did, but I didn't landed yet, I was confident them are cancelling my BOWP application not my PR, now I would like to check it...
Thanks Gregor. Let me wait this week.
 

jamason

Hero Member
Feb 15, 2015
347
9
Category........
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-04-2015
AOR Received.
01-07-2015
IELTS Request
14-07-2015
Passport Req..
24-12-2015
LANDED..........
12-01-2016
I got my refund on Feb 22 for withdrawing the BOWP application. Thanks.
 

BC Dudu

Full Member
Jul 28, 2015
30
0
Hello Guys, I have a question. When can I ask refund from BOWP? After getting the "Confirmation of PR" or after finishing the landing part? Thank you for help!
 

Gregor.Samsa

Hero Member
Feb 7, 2015
823
32
Alberta
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
LANDED..........
2016-03 (EE), TFW since 2012-04
BC Dudu said:
Hello Guys, I have a question. When can I ask refund from BOWP? After getting the "Confirmation of PR" or after finishing the landing part? Thank you for help!
I did it after COPR, but you can wait until landing if it's not too much time.

I would like to avoid VO opens BOWP application and start processing it.
 

BC Dudu

Full Member
Jul 28, 2015
30
0
Gregor.Samsa said:
I did it after COPR, but you can wait until landing if it's not too much time.

I would like to avoid VO opens BOWP application and start processing it.

Thank you for your suggestion! I have to report after CORP. Because I can not landing within one month. So I need to inform VO to avoid in processing my BOWP application.

Do I need to follow this instruction?

You may request a refund in one of the following three ways:

E-mail (CIC preferred): IPRMS-SIGPR@cic.gc.ca
Mail: IPRMS Refunds, 365 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1A 1L1
Fax: 819-953-1377
Your request must include the following information:

Your name;
Your current address;
Scanned copy of the receipt or the receipt number;
Date of payment;
Total payment amount;
Reason for refund request; and
If you cannot provide the receipt number, include: the first two and the last four numbers of the credit card used for payment, the card expiration date, and the cardholder’s name.
 

Gregor.Samsa

Hero Member
Feb 7, 2015
823
32
Alberta
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
LANDED..........
2016-03 (EE), TFW since 2012-04
BC Dudu said:
Thank you for your suggestion! I have to report after CORP. Because I can not landing within one month. So I need to inform VO to avoid in processing my BOWP application.

Do I need to follow this instruction?

You may request a refund in one of the following three ways:

E-mail (CIC preferred): IPRMS-SIGPR@cic.gc.ca
Mail: IPRMS Refunds, 365 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1A 1L1
Fax: 819-953-1377
Your request must include the following information:

Your name;
Your current address;
Scanned copy of the receipt or the receipt number;
Date of payment;
Total payment amount;
Reason for refund request; and
If you cannot provide the receipt number, include: the first two and the last four numbers of the credit card used for payment, the card expiration date, and the cardholder’s name.
I wrote a Withdrawal letter asking for refund, sent trhough CSE website.

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

You cannot request refund if application still open.