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BOWP without AOR ???

bclocal

Member
Jan 20, 2015
10
0
Good day.
I applied for PR (paper) through PNP in December 2016.
In January 2017 my application was linked to my online account. They also sent a request letter - I had to upload 1 more form, which I did right away.
My work permit is about to expire this Month ( end of April 17').
I need to apply for BOWP but as far as I understood I need AOR which I still haven't received.
I tried to contact CIC using online web form - no response for 2 weeks already.
I tried calling them - they simply didn't answer my question - all they said was "you should apply online, please follow instructions on CIC website ... " :(

What should I do?

Thanks !
 

Jumboimm

Star Member
Feb 7, 2017
93
31
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
MPNP
NOC Code......
6551
App. Filed.......
10-12-2016
Doc's Request.
11-08-2017
Nomination.....
31-03-2017
AOR Received.
07-07-2017
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
File Transfer...
12-01-2018
Med's Request
14-03-2018
Med's Done....
23-03-2018
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Waiting
You should get your AOR soon!!! You can risk it by applying online without AOR, so when you get your AOR, you will update your application using the web form and you will be fine. That is if you get your AOR before they reach your BOWP application online.

Another option is to apply via paper, it's going to take about 3 months for them to process your application. This would buy you more than enough time to get your AOR and once you get it, you update it online using web form and your BOWP will be approved.
 

g1yyc

Full Member
Jan 18, 2017
47
7
Alberta
Category........
NOC Code......
2242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-10-16 (CIC)
Doc's Request.
02-03-17
Nomination.....
16-09-2016
AOR Received.
06-01-2017
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
13-02-17
Interview........
--
Passport Req..
waiting
VISA ISSUED...
--
LANDED..........
Inland
bclocal said:
Good day.
I applied for PR (paper) through PNP in December 2016.
In January 2017 my application was linked to my online account. They also sent a request letter - I had to upload 1 more form, which I did right away.
My work permit is about to expire this Month ( end of April 17').
I need to apply for BOWP but as far as I understood I need AOR which I still haven't received.
I tried to contact CIC using online web form - no response for 2 weeks already.
I tried calling them - they simply didn't answer my question - all they said was "you should apply online, please follow instructions on CIC website ... " :(

What should I do?

Thanks !
I got mine approved like in 2 months, you can check my posts, i have complete timeline in post for BOWP,
In my i sent AOR and Supporting letter but they still took over a month to give me first notification
 

bclocal

Member
Jan 20, 2015
10
0
Thank you for all your replies!

Just wanted to say that I received some letter from CIC today. It has 1 attachment. This attachment goes something about passport, police check and paying the fees. Is that AOR? ::)
 

luvly3

Star Member
Jun 4, 2014
172
11
Hi, check your email you should have gotten AOR by now, it usually comes before the reminder email. I applied for PR in February 2017 and I already got AOR.
 

namushyuu

Star Member
Nov 29, 2014
197
31
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
g1yyc said:
I got mine approved like in 2 months, you can check my posts, i have complete timeline in post for BOWP,
In my i sent AOR and Supporting letter but they still took over a month to give me first notification
[HELLO, WHAT DOCUMENTS DID YOU SUBMIT FOR BOWP? DID YOU DO ONLINE OR PAPER BASED?
MY SITUATION IS FOLLOWING:

I applied for PR on August 2016 and got my file number on December 2016. My PGWP is expiring on 25 June, 2017. I am a Provincial nominee from Alberta. In the PNP letter it says there is NO RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT.

Am I eligible to apply for BOWP?
If so, What documents do I need to apply for BOWP?
When I try to do it online it ask me for the following documents:
-Letter of Support from Province or Territory
-Proof that you Meet the Requirements of the Job Being Offered
-Employer Questionnaire and Declaration
Do I need all these documents?
YOUR RESPONSE WILL BE HIGHLY APPRICIATED]
 

g1yyc

Full Member
Jan 18, 2017
47
7
Alberta
Category........
NOC Code......
2242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-10-16 (CIC)
Doc's Request.
02-03-17
Nomination.....
16-09-2016
AOR Received.
06-01-2017
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
13-02-17
Interview........
--
Passport Req..
waiting
VISA ISSUED...
--
LANDED..........
Inland
You can apply for BOWP with AOR, but then application goes on hold till the time pr application pass some stage, but you can keep working under implied status

OR you can call AINP, they will issue you letter of support, which will say that you Meet the Requirements of the Job Being Offered.
Employer Questionnaire and Declaration is not needed as you are on PGWP open work permit, this Employer Questionnaire and Declaration is just for closed WP.

Just make sure you pay both fees, work permit extension fee and open work permit fee.
namushyuu said:
[HELLO, WHAT DOCUMENTS DID YOU SUBMIT FOR BOWP? DID YOU DO ONLINE OR PAPER BASED?
MY SITUATION IS FOLLOWING:

I applied for PR on August 2016 and got my file number on December 2016. My PGWP is expiring on 25 June, 2017. I am a Provincial nominee from Alberta. In the PNP letter it says there is NO RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT.

Am I eligible to apply for BOWP?
If so, What documents do I need to apply for BOWP?
When I try to do it online it ask me for the following documents:
-Letter of Support from Province or Territory
-Proof that you Meet the Requirements of the Job Being Offered
-Employer Questionnaire and Declaration
Do I need all these documents?
YOUR RESPONSE WILL BE HIGHLY APPRICIATED]
 

Alberta Semi Skilled

Hero Member
Jun 28, 2015
281
59
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
7305
Job Offer........
Yes
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
27-07-2017
Passport Req..
12-09-2018
VISA ISSUED...
24-09-2018
LANDED..........
26-09-2018
Hey, l am in exactly same situation. I applied my BOWP with paper application without AOR today. I got my AINP nomination with no restrictions on Employment and applied Federal file on March 15th. I hope l.get my AOR before they open my file so that l can update it there. My work permit is expiring on April 17th.
 

namushyuu

Star Member
Nov 29, 2014
197
31
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Alberta Semi Skilled said:
Hey, l am in exactly same situation. I applied my BOWP with paper application without AOR today. I got my AINP nomination with no restrictions on Employment and applied Federal file on March 15th. I hope l.get my AOR before they open my file so that l can update it there. My work permit is expiring on April 17th.
What documents did you submit? can you please reply. I have sent you a message in your inbox with my email. please reply .
Thank you very much.
 

maurmore13

Star Member
Apr 24, 2018
142
74
May I apply for BOWP without AOR I am submitting my PR application next week but I won't get the AOR on time because my PGWP expires in June 22. What are my options?
 

shannon388

Hero Member
Dec 15, 2017
328
49
May I apply for BOWP without AOR I am submitting my PR application next week but I won't get the AOR on time because my PGWP expires in June 22. What are my options?
AOR is generally sent within 24 hours you submit PR application. No, you can't apply for BOWP without AOR.
 

tm26

Full Member
Apr 21, 2018
49
34
Hello everyone. I’ve applied for BOWP in March 8th but haven’t got any update til now. I know they’re working on the applications which arrived in late February. But I’ve been just wondering why they are taking so long.. My current visa expires in early May so I want to be approved sometime soon. Maybe I just should call them what’s going on but.. What do you guys think?