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hasankhan27

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Jun 23, 2012
573
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124
Edmonton
Category........
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
22-Dec-2017
Raptors said:
Hi there,

Congrats man! I applied on March 7th but still haven't received anything! My AOR is nov 21st..

Did you get an email from them or did it update directly into your mycic account.

Thanks
Got an email saying that my account was updated, then checked the messages and the approval letter was there.

Hope you get it soon too :)
 

hasankhan27

Hero Member
Jun 23, 2012
573
20
124
Edmonton
Category........
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
22-Dec-2017
Sam872 said:
Hello HasanKhan ,
Congrats on your BOWP Approval .

Did your BOWP Status go on ONHOLD Any time before it got approved ,

Mine AOR FEB 28
BOWP applied FEB 28

BOWP STATUS : ON HOLD (APRIL 11 )

Please advise .
No, mine luckily didnt go on hold. took me 47 days to get it.
 

Raptors

Full Member
Apr 5, 2017
48
1
Guys received confirmation of my BOWP.

Had applied on March 7th..


Also I know that if you've applied under PNP, the BOWP is limited to the nominating province. Does anyone has any idea how I can maybe try to go work in Alberta on this same permit.

My AOR is Nov 21st
 

ganeshac1985

Hero Member
Feb 8, 2017
253
49
App. Filed.......
17/02/2017
AOR Received.
17/02/2017
Med's Done....
11-04-2017
Passport Req..
19-09-2017
Hi...my BOWP application status "on hold" till date..today it changed to "We received your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you" ..what does it mean..any idea?? am getting stressed now...
 

prerak

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Dec 1, 2016
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I am in Canada since Oct 2014. I submitted by application yesterday and got AOR yesterday.
I have been working here since 2+ years on a valid work permit.
My work permit has expired on 15-Mar-2017 and my employer has already filed paper application for WP extension on 01-Feb-2017
My employer specific WP will be available in 1 month or so.

In the mean time, am I eligible to apply for BWOP. What will happen to my already applied WP by my employer?
 

ganeshac1985

Hero Member
Feb 8, 2017
253
49
App. Filed.......
17/02/2017
AOR Received.
17/02/2017
Med's Done....
11-04-2017
Passport Req..
19-09-2017
Hi,
My BOWP approved today..
Applied on 17th Feb and Went "on hold" on 29th March...
 
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Amdavadi

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2017
352
37
Alberta
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2211
AOR Received.
04/22/2017
Med's Done....
17-05-2017
Passport Req..
29-06-2017
ganeshac1985 said:
Hi,
My BOWP approved today..
Applied on 17th Feb and Went "on hold" on 29th March...
Congratulations

Please help me with questions lead to apply BOWP
Recieved AOR in april. Curuntly working full-time NOC B


Questions

What would you like to do in Canada? Work
How long are you planning to stay in Canada? Temporarily - more than 6 months
Which country issued your passport? IND (India)
What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada. Canada
Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older? No
What is your date of birth? month 18, year
Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)? No
What is your current immigration status in Canada? Worker
Does one of the following apply to you?
I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable
I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or
I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
I applied for permanent residence and was found eligible (first stage approval) under one of the following classes:
Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada
Humanitarian and Compassionate cases
Protected Persons in Canada
Live-in Caregiver in Canada
No
Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:
Holds a Work Permit for a job in National Occupation Classification O, A, B;
Holds a study permit and is a full-time student at a university, community college, CÉGEP or other authorized educational institution;
Holds a Temporary Resident Permit that is valid for six months or more;
Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval)
Is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable.
No

Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who is:
a foreign government officer in Canada on an exchange agreement
a military personnel assigned to Canada
a participant in professional sports activities or events
an employee of a foreign news company
a religious worker No
Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
No

Have you submitted a permanent resident application in Canada? Yes

Do you have a written job offer? No



By this i can get eligible for TRV and not BOWP.

Please suggest thanks.
 

eeprofilehelp

Star Member
Feb 6, 2017
189
18
Category........
CEC
Amdavadi said:
Congratulations

Please help me with questions lead to apply BOWP
Recieved AOR in april. Curuntly working full-time NOC B


Questions

What would you like to do in Canada? Work
How long are you planning to stay in Canada? Temporarily - more than 6 months
Which country issued your passport? IND (India)
What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada. Canada
Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older? No
What is your date of birth? month 18, year
Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)? No
What is your current immigration status in Canada? Worker
Does one of the following apply to you?
I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable
I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or
I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
I applied for permanent residence and was found eligible (first stage approval) under one of the following classes:
Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada
Humanitarian and Compassionate cases
Protected Persons in Canada
Live-in Caregiver in Canada
No
Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:
Holds a Work Permit for a job in National Occupation Classification O, A, B;
Holds a study permit and is a full-time student at a university, community college, CÉGEP or other authorized educational institution;
Holds a Temporary Resident Permit that is valid for six months or more;
Applied for Permanent Residence to an office in Canada and was determined to be eligible for Permanent Resident status (first stage approval)
Is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable.
No

Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who is:
a foreign government officer in Canada on an exchange agreement
a military personnel assigned to Canada
a participant in professional sports activities or events
an employee of a foreign news company
a religious worker No
Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
No

Have you submitted a permanent resident application in Canada? Yes

Do you have a written job offer? No



By this i can get eligible for TRV and not BOWP.

Please suggest thanks.
Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
No

Your answer should be yes
 

Amdavadi

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2017
352
37
Alberta
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2211
AOR Received.
04/22/2017
Med's Done....
17-05-2017
Passport Req..
29-06-2017
eeprofilehelp said:
Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?
No

Your answer should be yes
Even though I just have AOR ?

I appreciate your response
 

Amdavadi

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2017
352
37
Alberta
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2211
AOR Received.
04/22/2017
Med's Done....
17-05-2017
Passport Req..
29-06-2017
eeprofilehelp said:
Thats the only question which will give you option for BOWP.
Okay, Thanks a lot.

+1
 

ganeshac1985

Hero Member
Feb 8, 2017
253
49
App. Filed.......
17/02/2017
AOR Received.
17/02/2017
Med's Done....
11-04-2017
Passport Req..
19-09-2017
Amdavadi said:
Congratulations

Please help me with questions lead to apply BOWP
Recieved AOR in april. Curuntly working full-time NOC B


By this i can get eligible for TRV and not BOWP.

Please suggest thanks.

Hope you got your answer..let me know if you have any questions...
 

eeprofilehelp

Star Member
Feb 6, 2017
189
18
Category........
CEC
Hi

while applying for BOWP the question "i am applying for one or mre of the following :"

what should i check mark ...... i am on PGWP
 

ganeshac1985

Hero Member
Feb 8, 2017
253
49
App. Filed.......
17/02/2017
AOR Received.
17/02/2017
Med's Done....
11-04-2017
Passport Req..
19-09-2017
eeprofilehelp said:
Hi

while applying for BOWP the question "i am applying for one or mre of the following :"

what should i check mark ...... i am on PGWP
You should apply for "open work permit"
This link should help you
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/tips-for-a-successful-bowp-application-t147650.0.html
 

eeprofilehelp

Star Member
Feb 6, 2017
189
18
Category........
CEC
ganeshac1985 said:
You should apply for "open work permit"
This link should help you
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/tips-for-a-successful-bowp-application-t147650.0.html
Thanks for the BOWP thread url .... +1