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Got my BOWP approved without submitting AOR

LPS

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Also, did you mail it to the address at Vegreville for "extensions" or the one for "new permits"? Does it matter?

It's really a new permit isn't it, but then I intend to keep working the job I'm currently in, so I'm confused.
 

mohd000

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May 21, 2013
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20-06-2013
Doc's Request.
29-11-2013 RCMP;3-03-2014 MARRIAGE QUESTIONARE
AOR Received.
15-08-2013
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15-08-2013
Med's Request
22-05-2014
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28-05-2014
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20-06-2014
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request to change vo for spouse
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Paper application doesnot need photographs.
BOWP is open work permit and you can work under your current employer or if you want you can change your employer as its an open work permit.
 

iam_toby

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LPS said:
Also, did you mail it to the address at Vegreville for "extensions" or the one for "new permits"? Does it matter?

It's really a new permit isn't it, but then I intend to keep working the job I'm currently in, so I'm confused.
I would mail it to the one saying new permits. As the BOWP is an initial open work permit, I guess.
 

mohd000

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May 21, 2013
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canada
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5242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-06-2013
Doc's Request.
29-11-2013 RCMP;3-03-2014 MARRIAGE QUESTIONARE
AOR Received.
15-08-2013
File Transfer...
15-08-2013
Med's Request
22-05-2014
Med's Done....
28-05-2014
Interview........
exempted
Passport Req..
20-06-2014
VISA ISSUED...
request to change vo for spouse
LANDED..........
11-08-2014
No same employer
 

iam_toby

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mohd000 said:
No same employer
Ya, why? ::)

Tried to find an answer in the OB but couldn't find anything.

>> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob485.asp
 

mohd000

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canada
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cpp ottawa
NOC Code......
5242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-06-2013
Doc's Request.
29-11-2013 RCMP;3-03-2014 MARRIAGE QUESTIONARE
AOR Received.
15-08-2013
File Transfer...
15-08-2013
Med's Request
22-05-2014
Med's Done....
28-05-2014
Interview........
exempted
Passport Req..
20-06-2014
VISA ISSUED...
request to change vo for spouse
LANDED..........
11-08-2014
I was on PGWP and i called cic to ask whether to apply as new employer or same. They said same employer as you already on PGWP that is open wp.
Please call customerservice in morning around 9am and its not busy that time.
 

iam_toby

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mohd000 said:
I was on PGWP and i called cic to ask whether to apply as new employer or same. They said same employer as you already on PGWP that is open wp.
Please call customerservice in morning around 9am and its not busy that time.
What if I'm on a closed WP? Then it's a new employer. So I think it doesn't really matter, as long as you mention
OB485 and your file number in an explanation letter.
 

LPS

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Med's Done....
26-03-2014
LANDED..........
09-04-2014
Yeah, I might call them. In my case where it's an open work permit (IEC) to another open work permit (BOWP), it's the same dilemma as on the application form where you must choose between "new" and "same" employer. Although I intend to stay in my current job, open work permits are not really 'for' an employer per se.
 

iam_toby

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LPS said:
Yeah, I might call them. In my case where it's an open work permit (IEC) to another open work permit (BOWP), it's the same dilemma as on the application form where you must choose between "new" and "same" employer. Although I intend to stay in my current job, open work permits are not really 'for' an employer per se.
That's why I think it doenst matter.
This might also be helpful: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/tips-for-a-successful-bowp-application-t147650.0.html
 

Citrus

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LPS said:
Yeah, I might call them. In my case where it's an open work permit (IEC) to another open work permit (BOWP), it's the same dilemma as on the application form where you must choose between "new" and "same" employer. Although I intend to stay in my current job, open work permits are not really 'for' an employer per se.
You should include an explanation letter highlighting that you are applying for a BOWP, even if you plan to continue working for the same employer and check that box on the form.
 

Navpreet Parmar

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Hey friends !!
Is anyone knows how long usually takes to get BOWP when we apply by paper application ???
I applied around July 21 and still waiting ??
 

cecbear

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Current processing time is 55-65 days. So won't be long before you get it :)

Navpreet Parmar said:
Hey friends !!
Is anyone knows how long usually takes to get BOWP when we apply by paper application ???
I applied around July 21 and still waiting ??
 

nick_ind

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Jul 6, 2013
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29-09-2013
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CELPIP-G results sent with Appilcation
Med's Request
05-03-2014
Med's Done....
20-03-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
23-04-2014
VISA ISSUED...
05-05-2014
LANDED..........
10-05-2014
I applied my BOWP on 12th Sep withour AOR, I am July PR applicant under CEC, and haven't yet received the AOR. My current wp is set to expire on 4th OCt. So I had to apply without AOR.
 

LPS

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App. Filed.......
06-08-2013
AOR Received.
07-10-2013
Med's Request
07-03-2014
Med's Done....
26-03-2014
LANDED..........
09-04-2014
nick_ind said:
I applied my BOWP on 12th Sep withour AOR, I am July PR applicant under CEC, and haven't yet received the AOR. My current wp is set to expire on 4th OCt. So I had to apply without AOR.
It sounds like you could have put off the BOWP application another couple of weeks, but the bell's been rung now. Good luck!
 

nick_ind

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Jul 6, 2013
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Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-07-2013
AOR Received.
29-09-2013
IELTS Request
CELPIP-G results sent with Appilcation
Med's Request
05-03-2014
Med's Done....
20-03-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
23-04-2014
VISA ISSUED...
05-05-2014
LANDED..........
10-05-2014
Hi LPS,
I am expecting my AOR in next 10 days, hopefully they won't reject my BOWP within next 10 days. Do you see any other issue in applying early?