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Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) under express entry - connect here

Canadaexp

Star Member
Jul 27, 2016
166
0
Alexandra25 said:
I applied for bowp 28th September, got it today.
Looking forward to see it in mail,finally
Hey, could you please tell me for PGWP holder, do we have to apply for BOWP for new employer or same employer?

Thanks
 

nonnemacher

Hero Member
Aug 10, 2015
332
14
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I just applied for my bridge permit last night, hopefully I'll have it approved before the end of the year ;)
 

nipbud

Newbie
Nov 2, 2016
2
0
Hi,
I am applying for the BOWP and I have a difficulty in finding the right place in submitting IMM 5710. I logged into my cic account and type in applying for work permit.
Then, I answered some questions and the system asked me to apply for the temporary resident visa instead of BOWP.

Here is what cic says:

"You will need a temporary resident visa to return to Canada.

If you are working or studying in Canada, your temporary resident visa may expire at the same time as your work or study permit. If your work or study permit is expiring soon, please renew your study or work permit first. Once your study or work permit is approved, you may apply for your temporary resident visa."

Does anyone know what is the correct entry for application on BOWP?

Really need help as my WP is about to expire!!!!

Thanks sooooooooo much!
 

rottenapple

Star Member
Apr 16, 2012
184
0
GP
Category........
NOC Code......
NOC 6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-08-2016
Doc's Request.
RPRF/ Oct. 05,2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
Aug. 09,'16
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
NONE
Med's Request
DONE
Med's Done....
16-08-2016/PASSED
Interview........
NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME
Passport Req..
JANUARY 04,2017
VISA ISSUED...
JAN.20,2017/ Immigrant visa n COPR issued
LANDED..........
Feb.01,2017
Hi... what is the best way to do in applying BOWP? I'm under EE and my current work permit will expire on this Dec.28.'16, do it online or paper application?

Please need some advice before I submit it today.. Thank you.. :) :)
 

pfse

Hero Member
Mar 20, 2014
726
38
rottenapple said:
Hi... what is the best way to do in applying BOWP? I'm under EE and my current work permit will expire on this Dec.28.'16, do it online or paper application?

Please need some advice before I submit it today.. Thank you.. :) :)
Did you apply for PR already? If so, fill online application - it is faster and easier. If you're still waiting for ITA in the pool, you're not eligible for BOWP.
 

rottenapple

Star Member
Apr 16, 2012
184
0
GP
Category........
NOC Code......
NOC 6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-08-2016
Doc's Request.
RPRF/ Oct. 05,2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
Aug. 09,'16
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
NONE
Med's Request
DONE
Med's Done....
16-08-2016/PASSED
Interview........
NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME
Passport Req..
JANUARY 04,2017
VISA ISSUED...
JAN.20,2017/ Immigrant visa n COPR issued
LANDED..........
Feb.01,2017
pfse said:
Did you apply for PR already? If so, fill online application - it is faster and easier. If you're still waiting for ITA in the pool, you're not eligible for BOWP.
Yes PFSE, I already applied under EE last Aug. 08, they ask me to pay RPFRF last Oct. 05, I already paid for it.. I can apply BOWP now?
 

pfse

Hero Member
Mar 20, 2014
726
38
nipbud said:
Hi,
I am applying for the BOWP and I have a difficulty in finding the right place in submitting IMM 5710. I logged into my cic account and type in applying for work permit.
Then, I answered some questions and the system asked me to apply for the temporary resident visa instead of BOWP.

Here is what cic says:

"You will need a temporary resident visa to return to Canada.

If you are working or studying in Canada, your temporary resident visa may expire at the same time as your work or study permit. If your work or study permit is expiring soon, please renew your study or work permit first. Once your study or work permit is approved, you may apply for your temporary resident visa."

Does anyone know what is the correct entry for application on BOWP?

Really need help as my WP is about to expire!!!!

Thanks sooooooooo much!
Either, you're answered some question incorrectly or you're not eligible for BOWP. If you're eligible for BOWP, the system should generate number which you would use to create WP application.
 

pfse

Hero Member
Mar 20, 2014
726
38
rottenapple said:
Yes PFSE, I already applied under EE last Aug. 08, they ask me to pay RPFRF last Oct. 05, I already paid for it.. I can apply BOWP now?
Yes. Go to "Check eligibility" tool. Answer the question. At the end you would get a number which you should use to create application in MyCIC account.
 

rottenapple

Star Member
Apr 16, 2012
184
0
GP
Category........
NOC Code......
NOC 6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-08-2016
Doc's Request.
RPRF/ Oct. 05,2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
Aug. 09,'16
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
NONE
Med's Request
DONE
Med's Done....
16-08-2016/PASSED
Interview........
NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME
Passport Req..
JANUARY 04,2017
VISA ISSUED...
JAN.20,2017/ Immigrant visa n COPR issued
LANDED..........
Feb.01,2017
pfse said:
Yes. Go to "Check eligibility" tool. Answer the question. At the end you would get a number which you should use to create application in MyCIC account.
Thank you PFSE.. :)
 

rottenapple

Star Member
Apr 16, 2012
184
0
GP
Category........
NOC Code......
NOC 6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-08-2016
Doc's Request.
RPRF/ Oct. 05,2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
Aug. 09,'16
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
NONE
Med's Request
DONE
Med's Done....
16-08-2016/PASSED
Interview........
NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME
Passport Req..
JANUARY 04,2017
VISA ISSUED...
JAN.20,2017/ Immigrant visa n COPR issued
LANDED..........
Feb.01,2017
PLease help... What is the reference code they ask for when applying BOWP? Thank you... :)
 

pfse

Hero Member
Mar 20, 2014
726
38
rottenapple said:
PLease help... What is the reference code they ask for when applying BOWP? Thank you... :)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=830&top=23
 

rottenapple

Star Member
Apr 16, 2012
184
0
GP
Category........
NOC Code......
NOC 6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-08-2016
Doc's Request.
RPRF/ Oct. 05,2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
Aug. 09,'16
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
NONE
Med's Request
DONE
Med's Done....
16-08-2016/PASSED
Interview........
NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME
Passport Req..
JANUARY 04,2017
VISA ISSUED...
JAN.20,2017/ Immigrant visa n COPR issued
LANDED..........
Feb.01,2017
Thank you PFSE.. I think they have a problem in the website.. when I click eligibilty tool they say page is currently unavailable ...
 

pfse

Hero Member
Mar 20, 2014
726
38
rottenapple said:
Thank you PFSE.. I think they have a problem in the website.. when I click eligibilty tool they say page is currently unavailable ...
Works fine for me. Are you trying from your work place or something (they may filter out certain sites)..
 

rottenapple

Star Member
Apr 16, 2012
184
0
GP
Category........
NOC Code......
NOC 6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-08-2016
Doc's Request.
RPRF/ Oct. 05,2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
Aug. 09,'16
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
NONE
Med's Request
DONE
Med's Done....
16-08-2016/PASSED
Interview........
NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME
Passport Req..
JANUARY 04,2017
VISA ISSUED...
JAN.20,2017/ Immigrant visa n COPR issued
LANDED..........
Feb.01,2017
pfse said:
Works fine for me. Are you trying from your work place or something (they may filter certain sites)..
I'm doing it on my personal laptop.. they said try again later.. thanks PSFE..