I had a bit of a weird discussion with a call center agent and am hoping someone has guidance.
To give you some context, I submitted a paper BOWP application before I had an ITA because my work permit was expiring. I eventually did end up getting an ITA and sent in a followup package to CPC-Vegreville with my AOR assuming it was a longshot that my BOWP application wouldn't be rejected or refused. I got a call from a CIC agent on Oct 18th saying that everything was in order, except she needed a copy of my OINP certificate to approve my application. I sent that in but didn't hear anything back.
Here is where the weirdness starts. I gave the call center a call a couple of days ago and they basically told me that the only reason I hadn't gotten my BOWP is because I hadn't passed R10 completeness check. They also called me out for submitting my BOWP application before AOR which I thought was a sure fire rejection. Anyways, the lady put me on hold for a bit and then came back to tell me that I had in fact gotten my R10 completeness check and that se was going to request that my BOWP application be approved. She then said it would take up to 3 months for that to happen.
Does the call center agent have that kind of authority to request that something be approved? I am cautiously positive about the developments, but it all seems a bit strange to me. The one thing it does show is that nothing is done until you get an approval or a rejection...the saga continues.