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OMNI.MCA

Member
Apr 28, 2015
13
0
Hi Team,

I applied for BOWP on 10 Feb 2017
Today my BOWP application has moved to "Approved Status".
But i did not receive any email or further instructions what to do.
Can any of you Guide me what is the next step.

Regards
 

Nitz_Au

Hero Member
Jan 26, 2016
327
14
Visa Office......
Ottawa
AOR Received.
June 30,2016
Med's Request
Medical Passed July18
Passport Req..
Nov 17,2016
LANDED..........
June 28,2017
OMNI.MCA said:
Hi Team,

I applied for BOWP on 10 Feb 2017
Today my BOWP application has moved to "Approved Status".
But i did not receive any email or further instructions what to do.
Can any of you Guide me what is the next step.

Regards
Wait 24 hrs for the Inland Canada Approval letter. It'll state the validity of your BOWP. Congrats!
 

mdeep83

Star Member
Feb 15, 2016
108
11
Category........
CEC
App. Filed.......
08-03-2017
AOR Received.
08-03-2017
Med's Done....
27-03-2017
OMNI.MCA said:
Hi Team,

I applied for BOWP on 10 Feb 2017
Today my BOWP application has moved to "Approved Status".
But i did not receive any email or further instructions what to do.
Can any of you Guide me what is the next step.

Regards
Hi OMNI.MCA,

Did your PR application move to R10 state before the BOWP approval? Can you share your timelines if you can?
 

popolipo

Star Member
Nov 24, 2016
139
8
Nelson BC
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
?
NOC Code......
6332 (partner principal applicant)
Doc's Request.
10-03-2017, IMM5562E
AOR Received.
14-12-2016
IELTS Request
3-03-2017
Med's Done....
16-06-2016, upfront
Interview........
not needed
Passport Req..
21-03-2017
LANDED..........
04.11.2017
hi everyone,

what's the processing time those days for BOWP ?
our WP expires on April 26th and not sure if we will get PR before that so wondering when we should apply for it.

thanks
 

gandhivir

Newbie
Mar 16, 2017
8
0
Hello everyone...
I have one question. I am currently working on LMIA work permit expiring in July 20,2017.i already submitted my PR application through Express entry and received AOR on March 16,2017.i want to apply for BOWP. I would like to know what are the documents I have to attach with my application beside my AOR. I want to know what documents i need from the employer side.

Please help me asap.

Thank you so much in advance.
 

Batman_is_Real

Hero Member
Dec 15, 2016
697
71
Toronto
Category........
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Just wondering does approval of BOWP has any meaning in regards to PR application?

Is it a good sign that PR is progressing in good direction?

I read somewhere that BOWP only gets approved if eligibility and R10 check for PR is completed successfully.
 

RabinJi

Champion Member
Feb 3, 2014
1,606
160
Penticton,B.C
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
6322
Job Offer........
Yes
Doc's Request.
21-07-2016
AOR Received.
13th June
Passport Req..
14,June,2017
LANDED..........
18/07/2017
gandhivir said:
Hello everyone...
I have one question. I am currently working on LMIA work permit expiring in July 20,2017.i already submitted my PR application through Express entry and received AOR on March 16,2017.i want to apply for BOWP. I would like to know what are the documents I have to attach with my application beside my AOR. I want to know what documents i need from the employer side.

Please help me asap.

Thank you so much in advance.
You do not required any supporting documents from your current employer.You need following
1.Aor
2.Medical report
3 Passport size photos
Passport copy
4.IMM 5710 form
5.LOE
Good luck
 

RabinJi

Champion Member
Feb 3, 2014
1,606
160
Penticton,B.C
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
6322
Job Offer........
Yes
Doc's Request.
21-07-2016
AOR Received.
13th June
Passport Req..
14,June,2017
LANDED..........
18/07/2017
Batman_is_Real said:
Just wondering does approval of BOWP has any meaning in regards to PR application?

Is it a good sign that PR is progressing in good direction?

I read somewhere that BOWP only gets approved if eligibility and R10 check for PR is completed successfully.
I also heard that our PR application is going well if they have approved our BOWP.lets expect some good news soon brother.
Cheers
 

ssiddharthsuresh

Star Member
May 12, 2016
118
15
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-01-2017
AOR Received.
10-01-2017
Passport Req..
16-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
22-03-2017
LANDED..........
23-03-2017
I received my PPR on March 16th and I have already sent my passport for COPR. My AOR was Jan 10 and I applied for BOWP on Jan 19th. The BOWP status is currently still 'On Hold'. Can I request a refund after my COPR?
 

RabinJi

Champion Member
Feb 3, 2014
1,606
160
Penticton,B.C
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
6322
Job Offer........
Yes
Doc's Request.
21-07-2016
AOR Received.
13th June
Passport Req..
14,June,2017
LANDED..........
18/07/2017
ssiddharthsuresh said:
I received my PPR on March 16th and I have already sent my passport for COPR. My AOR was Jan 10 and I applied for BOWP on Jan 19th. The BOWP status is currently still 'On Hold'. Can I request a refund after my COPR?
Please use this link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp to refund and you could
receive in 16 weeks
 

RabinJi

Champion Member
Feb 3, 2014
1,606
160
Penticton,B.C
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
6322
Job Offer........
Yes
Doc's Request.
21-07-2016
AOR Received.
13th June
Passport Req..
14,June,2017
LANDED..........
18/07/2017
gandhivir said:
What is lOE ? What has to be there on LOE? LIKE WHAT DETAILS PLS LET ME KNOW.
LOE if letter of explanation,you could find a lot of sample here http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/index.php?action=printpage;topic=147650.0
Good luck
 

hasankhan27

Hero Member
Jun 23, 2012
573
20
124
Edmonton
Category........
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
22-Dec-2017
gandhivir said:
Hello everyone...
I have one question. I am currently working on LMIA work permit expiring in July 20,2017.i already submitted my PR application through Express entry and received AOR on March 16,2017.i want to apply for BOWP. I would like to know what are the documents I have to attach with my application beside my AOR. I want to know what documents i need from the employer side.

Please help me asap.

Thank you so much in advance.
Ofcourse you should.
 

hasankhan27

Hero Member
Jun 23, 2012
573
20
124
Edmonton
Category........
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
22-Dec-2017
Hello everyone,
(Asking this question on behalf of a friend)

He is on a closed work permit and may need to apply for an extension, his work permit is not LMIA supported. He will be applying based on an AOR from an ITA he will get through EE.

Can he apply for an open work permit or would he need to apply for a closed work permit under the same employer?

Please advise.

Thanks.
 

canadaee2015

Full Member
Dec 14, 2015
44
12
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
popolipo said:
hi everyone,

what's the processing time those days for BOWP ?
our WP expires on April 26th and not sure if we will get PR before that so wondering when we should apply for it.

thanks
Current processing time for BOWP is 36 days. If you dont get your PR approved by then apply for BOWP on April 25th. I see that you got AOR in December, so more likely your pr will be approved any time soon.