No. You should be physically present in Canada at the time of replying to the portal email. If you declare that you are outside of Canada, you will be asked to contact IRCC once you are back in Canada. That is why I am curious to know about the timeline given by IRCC to reply to portal email. Surprisingly, there is no timeline for the first portal email.
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If this is the case, then this implies that ECOPR is not just issued without a forewarning. You have to get back to Canada on your TRV, reply to the email and then your ECOPR is eventually issued.
I am in a similar situation. Based on my research, your bold statement is true.
Yes, and I believe this is also a recent development. Previously, an ECOPR was issued without any word and the applicant's TRV would automatically be cancelled. If the applicant was outside Canada at the time, they would have to apply for a PRTD to get back to Canada.
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I am waiting on my BOWP filled Aug 13th and current permit expiry Nov 27th.
AOR: Sep 2020.
VO Ottawa
Question on BOWP - Can my husband(dependent on me) work on after Nov 27th on implied status given that I have already added him on my BOWP application and also paid fees for him? Want to know that in implied status(post Nov 27th) if only the principal applicant can continue working or dependents can also continue working? FYI - He is already here and have been working on SOWP till now.
AOR: Sep 2020.
VO Ottawa
Question on BOWP - Can my husband(dependent on me) work on after Nov 27th on implied status given that I have already added him on my BOWP application and also paid fees for him? Want to know that in implied status(post Nov 27th) if only the principal applicant can continue working or dependents can also continue working? FYI - He is already here and have been working on SOWP till now.
Don't take my word for it. I would call the IRCC and see what they have to say. But as far as I know, you have about a week to reply to the portal email. If you can return within the seven days and then confirm, then I think it won't be an issue. But again, please call IRCC.
But I also don't expect you'll get an update during Christmas. It is probably the "safest" time to go.
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Mandamus is not something that will be applicable to everyone. Consult a reputable lawyer if you are considering this route
Here is a resource about mandamus written by someone more authoritative https://www.bellissimolawgroup.com/urgent-immigration-cases/mandamus/
Yes he can, I’m in the same situation, if you added him when submitting your bowp app then he will be under implied status too. I know this cause I have an immigration lawyer friend who helped me with this, I will apply to bowp two days before my wp expires (don’t judge me I will get my third payslip that day). I wish I didn’t have to apply to bowp though
Oh no, I've applied for BOWP last Sept. 28th and still no news. My PGWP expires on Dec. 22nd. Hope we receive these permits or PR soon!Hi there,
Just so you know, they are not being really reactive to issuing work permits lately. according to their website, inland WP applications take currently 93 days to be processed.
I applied for my 2nd BOWP mid september and still no news.
And for having been on implied status for 4 months in 2020 (yup took them that long to issue my first bowp at the time already) know that it s not the best status ever : you can t leave the country, it s a nightmare to keep MSP going and same for your other insurances, and your employer can have trouble paying you because your SIN is desactivated during that time + hr get scared and think you re not allowed to work.
No judgement though eh, do what you can! i just want you to be aware of the risks to applying too late
yes im aware, luckily my job is comprehensive, and also I don’t have any rush on leaving the country. I have alreadyworked on implied status last year when I applied to pwgp and they replied back after 1 month of my wp expiry date. Thank you though!Hi there,
Just so you know, they are not being really reactive to issuing work permits lately. according to their website, inland WP applications take currently 93 days to be processed.
I applied for my 2nd BOWP mid september and still no news.
And for having been on implied status for 4 months in 2020 (yup took them that long to issue my first bowp at the time already) know that it s not the best status ever : you can t leave the country, it s a nightmare to keep MSP going and same for your other insurances, and your employer can have trouble paying you because your SIN is desactivated during that time + hr get scared and think you re not allowed to work.
No judgement though eh, do what you can! i just want you to be aware of the risks to applying too late
ps: i really wish to apply before but finding a skilled job hasn’t been easy. I’ve struggling a lot to find one full time skilled job to sponsor my husbands wp. It’s tougher for us married applicants.
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Curious to know if anyone got the "we are still working on your application email" and had no updates at all after that like me??
Just curiosity as mentioned abovewell I got that email twice at the exact same time: one for my RP and one for my BOWP and nothing changed on my BOWP application. I don t know what to do with this information but now you have it too
looks like this email really meant nothing to some people..