There's no set time. read the last few pages to get a sense of other people's timelines and then you can take an average. Sometimes they are processed faster, sometimes they take a bit of time.
BOWP Tracker 2020
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I'm in the same boat, but I applied on April 26th for both. What inquiry are you referring to? I wasn't aware there was an option to do so.
My BOWP was approved on Thursday!
AOR: 8 June
Applied BOWP: 25 June
Medicals Passed: 10 July
Biometrics: Previously Passed
BOWP Approved: 5 August
AOR: 8 June
Applied BOWP: 25 June
Medicals Passed: 10 July
Biometrics: Previously Passed
BOWP Approved: 5 August
Yup! Still waiting. It's been extremely frustrating. Received my AOR on April 26th and applied for BOWP the same day. Haven't seen a single update on the BOWP application since except biometrics which was received on May 21st.
Any update for you? Dead silence for me. I’ve been sending a webform once a month for the last 3 months saying that my application has exceeded average processing times but i never even get a reply.
I've sent a couple of inquiries so far, one for address change and one for application taking longer than processing times. Radio silence
Hi guys,
Applied for bowp with spouse : July 06
No updates in between.
Approved: aug 25
Applied for bowp with spouse : July 06
No updates in between.
Approved: aug 25
Same as mine. Applied for Bowp on July 2 for me, spouse, and visitors record for child. No updates in between just logged into my online account on August 24th and found out all our application has been approved.
I had an invitation to apply for PR through Express Entry and applied for the same.
Currently residing and working in Canada. My work permit expires on Dec-4-2021. I would like to apply for a bridging open work permit.
IMM5710 - has a question :
I am applying for one or more of the following :
a) Apply for a work permit with the same employer
b) Apply work permit for the first time or with a new employer
c)Restore my status as a worker
d) get a new temporary resident permit.
I am a bit confused about which one would be the right choice for an open bridging work permit. It would be great if someone can help me with this.
Question 2: Also can I continue to work after the current work permit expiration once I apply for the BOWP? or should I be receiving it before my current one expires?
Thanks in advance for reading through this. your help would be appreciated.
Currently residing and working in Canada. My work permit expires on Dec-4-2021. I would like to apply for a bridging open work permit.
IMM5710 - has a question :
I am applying for one or more of the following :
a) Apply for a work permit with the same employer
b) Apply work permit for the first time or with a new employer
c)Restore my status as a worker
d) get a new temporary resident permit.
I am a bit confused about which one would be the right choice for an open bridging work permit. It would be great if someone can help me with this.
Question 2: Also can I continue to work after the current work permit expiration once I apply for the BOWP? or should I be receiving it before my current one expires?
Thanks in advance for reading through this. your help would be appreciated.
Hi,
You may have already figured this out, but you should answer b) apply for a work permit for the first time or with a new employer and make sure to select open work permit. leave the questions about the job offer blank.
As long as you apply (online) for the bowp before your current work permit expires you can keep working after your current one expires. You just need to wait until your current work permit has less than 4 months validity remaining, that’s one of the eligibility rules. After you apply you should get a receipt called WP-EXT except PGWP (classic ircc jargon) with an expiry date on it that’s 4 months from the date you applied. You can keep working even after that date as well, until you get a decision. As of tomorrow I’ll be waiting 6 months for mine. Here’s a link to instructions that I used to apply. Hope this helps.
https://medium.com/@mary_14583/step-by-step-guide-to-applying-for-a-bridging-open-work-permit-bowp-from-within-canada-9fd128c8727d
When you applied, did you receive a letter like this
"This confirms that your application has been received by IRCC on Sep 11, 2021
Please attach this letter to your present work permit number UXXXXX as proof that you are authorized to continue working with the same conditions until Jan 09, 2022 or until a decision is made on your application, whichever is first. This extended period of work is authorized as per subsection 186(u) of the immigration and refugee protection regulations. If you leave Canada before a decision is made on your application, you will no longer be authorized to continue working"