Does AOR mean the applicant is basically qualified?

[abc12345xyz]

Yes - For the CEC class, the AOR serves as the "approval in principle" in terms of eligiblity for the BOWP. Other classes have different benchmarks.

So based on the AOR (if it serves as the "approved in principal") can one apply for the ontario health card?

 

[MenicMonday]

No. That phrase is only used to qualify CEC Applicants for the BOWP.
It doesn't mean you are already 'approved' in the ordinary usage and meaning of the word.

 

[LPS]

So based on the AOR (if it serves as the "approved in principal") can one apply for the ontario health card?

Short answer, no. OHIP has a stricter standard than that of the BOWP.

Whereas an AOR amounts to a "positive eligibility decision" for the BOWP, for OHIP it needs to be "confirmed that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence in Canada". It is normally the "Request for RPRF and updates" email, which comes much later, that provides such a confirmation.

If you only have the AOR you would need to qualify for OHIP some other way.

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/ohip_eligibility.aspx

 

[P2130]

Hi... Im applying to extend my work permit. And Submitted my application and Received an AOR. Do I qualify for BOWP?