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Hey hannahacls88,

I just got my BOWP approved last week (applied Nov 27th). I applied for both my BOWP and my wife's SOWP at the same time.

For that Question 3 on the imm5710e form I ticked only the "Apply for a work permit for the first time or with a new employer" more so through process of elimination;

- Applying for one with the same employer suggested 'closed work permit' to me so I excluded that
- Restore status I believe is applicable to those who already had a status/permit expire
- Temp residency status is something else related to inadmissible applicants

In regards to the last part of your post - that should be fine. I don't recall an actual 'Bridging Open Work Permit' option to apply for.

What I did because I wanted to make it explicitly clear what I was applying for, I used the 'Client Information' slot to upload a letter explaining that I was applying for a BOWP for myself and an SOWP for my wife.
Thankyou :)
 
Friend's timeline:

CEC Inland
Sep 23
Still in IP1
ADR on Oct 23. Submitted Oct 27
Nothing started as of Feb 5 (call to CIC)
VO Calgary

Imagine the frustration! :mad::(. Is anyone else in the same boat with no movements on their file after MEP?
 
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CEC Inland
AOR Sep 17
Medical passed Oct 17
I have heard nothing since then.

I called the first week of Jan, and have been told that my background check is in progress and my security has not started yet. My estimated decision date is in 31 days.
 
CEC outland UK
AOR Sep 18
Medical ok

Just received an odd looking email from CVAC office asking to send my passport, looks legit and it's the place where I had my biometrics done but there's no change in my status or message in CIC, what is going on?!
 
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SEP 18 AOR here and still waiting. No changes to profile for the last 3 months.
 
September 5th AOR. Still waiting. No changes for months now. 16 days to go on the timer. I called immigration to change my address as we moved and asked if there was any update in my application. The advisor said no and they are still processing my background check. I'm glad we got BOWP in November otherwise we would have been screwed.
 
Hi Guys,
Any update on your application ? or any good news for anyone? I am still waiting and exactly finish 5months ! I am being super impatient now.
 
CEC outland UK
AOR Sep 18
Medical ok

Just received an odd looking email from CVAC office asking to send my passport, looks legit and it's the place where I had my biometrics done but there's no change in my status or message in CIC, what is going on?!
That's a genuine request !! you should proceed as instructed.
 
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Guys, I received the following email from IRCC.CIO-BRCD.IRCC@cic.gc.ca. Does that means I got my PR approved?

SUBJECT: Ready for Visa/ Prét pour Visa

Dear John Wester Soares Barbosa,

The processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada is almost complete. You must complete the following steps within 30 days in order for our department to issue your Confirmation of Permanent Residence and, if applicable, permanent residence visa. If for any reason you are not able to meet this deadline, please inform us immediately by email to: IRCC.CIO-BRCD.IRCC@cic.gc.ca with details concerning your situation.

STEP 1: UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION

If any of the following conditions apply, you must inform us immediately via email IRCC.CIO-BRCD.IRCC@cic.gc.ca

· Marriage or common-law union, divorce, annulment, legal separation;

· Death of the sponsor, the principal applicant or any accompanying family member;

· Birth or adoption of a child, including grandchildren born to dependent children;

· You, the principal applicant, or any of your family members have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence.

STEP 2: DETERMINE IF YOU NEED TO SUBMIT YOUR PASSPORT(S)

· Determine if you are holder of passport(s) from countries whose citizens need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada, by checking this website:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio.../visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html .

· If you are holder of passport(s) from countries whose citizens need a visa to travel to Canada, you will need to submit the passport for you and for each accompanying family member. To avoid complications with international travel, it is recommended that your passport(s) be valid for at least 6 months. Your passport must have at least two blank pages. If a child is included on your passport, you must have one blank page per accompanying child. Please note that you STILL need to submit the passport even if:

o You have a valid Canadian temporary residence visa.

o You are a permanent resident of the U.S.A AND holder of passport from countries whose citizens need a visa to travel to Canada.

· If you are holder of passport(s) from countries whose citizens need an eTA to travel to Canada or a holder of passport(s) from the United States, you will need to submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the passport for you and for each accompanying family member. Please do not send your original passport(s). Your passport(s) should be valid for at least 6 months.

If you are currently residing in Canada and you intend to travel by air to another country prior to becoming a permanent resident, you will be required to apply and obtain an eTA prior to boarding.

***Please note that Confirmation of Permanent Residence and permanent residence visas cannot be issued to holders of Diplomatic, Official or Military passports. You must have an ordinary passport.***

STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS

1. Passport(s) OR photocopy(ies) of passport(s), as explained in Step 2.

2. Two (2) photos of yourself and of each accompanying family member. See our specifications at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf

3. One pre-paid return envelope so that we can return your passport(s) and Confirmation of Permanent Residence documents. See Step 4 for instructions regarding the return envelope.

IRCC.CIO-BRCD.IRCC@cic.gc.ca so that we can send you instructions for submitting your documents to a visa office which is the most convenient for you. Please note that our office will not return passports to an address outside North America.

· If you have a mailing address in Canada:

- The pre-paid Xpresspost envelope must be from Canada Post. Please note that we will not return documents to a Canadian address via any other courier.

- Submit all documents by mail in a single package and send to the following address:

CPC – Ottawa – PR
PO Box 8781
Ottawa, ON K1G 4B9

DO NOT FILL OUT THE ADDRESS SECTION ON YOUR CANADA POST RETURN ENVELOPE.


· If you have a mailing address in the U.S.A.:

- The Self-Addressed pre-paid envelope should be arranged with a courier that delivers between Canada and the U.S.A.

- Submit all documents by mail in a single package and send to the following address:

CPCO – PR VISA
US Permanent /Temporary Residence VISA/Passports
365 Laurier Av. West
Ottawa ON
K1A 1L1

COMPLETE ANNEX A FOUND AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT AND SUBMIT IT WITH YOUR DOCUMENTS.

Regards,

Centralized Intake Office

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Government of Canada

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
 
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