Got my BOWP approved without submitting AOR

[Hope1957]

You will probably have to apply for your BOWP the day you send out your PR application and your BOWP application must reach CIC before your existing permit expires. It is best you mail your BOWP application, do not apply online.

OR

Leave Canada and wait for your PR to be finalized

OR

Check with your employer if they can sponsor your work permit (i.e. closed work permit).

Good luck!

Hi everyone,

I am in a very tight situation, where I will finish 12 months full-time employment under NOC-2175 on August 6th, 2014 and my PGWP will expire on August 7th, 2014. Can anyone tell me how can I go about applying for CEC and BOWP in a safe way? I mean the dates you think it would be safe for me to apply.

Thanks in advance.

 

[LPS]

If i m not wrong did you mean to say that i shld apply after 21st august?

Not really. I'm saying you must apply for the BOWP before your PGWP expires on 28 August, and ideally you should apply for the BOWP after your AOR arrives. We do not know exactly how long your AOR will take. If you apply for PR on 7 July and the current trend (40-45 days) continues, your AOR will arrive somewhere around 21 August.

 

[Sebrina]

Not really. I'm saying you must apply for the BOWP before your PGWP expires on 28 August, and ideally you should apply for the BOWP after your AOR arrives. We do not know exactly how long your AOR will take. If you apply for PR on 7 July and the current trend (40-45 days) continues, your AOR will arrive somewhere around 21 August.

Ok but wat if i dont get my Aor before that?

 

[LPS]

Ok but wat if i dont get my Aor before that?

Then you still must apply for the BOWP before your PGWP expires.

 

[Sebrina]

Then you still must apply for the BOWP before your PGWP expires.

Ok lps thank you so much... Will keep you updated...

 

[iheartsharks]

i sent out my BOWP application as paper at the end of may and before receiving AOR. last week, i received my BOWP.

paper application is the way to go for people who run out of time (waiting for the AOR).

thanks for all the advice!!

 

[Hope1957]

Hey, can you please share your timeline? Thanks

i sent out my BOWP application as paper at the end of may and before receiving AOR. last week, i received my BOWP.

paper application is the way to go for people who run out of time (waiting for the AOR).

thanks for all the advice!!

 

[Vickkky]

:'( Hello all, I have submitted my application under FWS,

-Application received on May 28, 2014 by CIC.
-I still have not received my file number / email from CIC confirming my application is in good order.
-Current post graduate work permit is expiring on Augugst 11, 2014.

Any advice ? Much appreicated!

 

[nov1061]

:'( Hello all, I have submitted my application under FWS,

-Application received on May 28, 2014 by CIC.
-I still have not received my file number / email from CIC confirming my application is in good order.
-Current post graduate work permit is expiring on Augugst 11, 2014.

Any advice ? Much appreicated!

Hi, Vicky. You should get your AOR soon to apply for BOWP. Wait about a week for the AOR. If you get it apply for BOWP with the AOR. If you don't get the it, submit a paper BOWP application by mail (processing time of paper application is about 40+ days). You should get the AOR by time CIC will start processing your BOWP application and they will see it in the system.

 

[Vickkky]

Hi, Vicky. You should get your AOR soon to apply for BOWP. Wait about a week for the AOR. If you get it apply for BOWP with the AOR. If you don't get the it, submit a paper BOWP application by mail (processing time of paper application is about 40+ days). You should get the AOR by time CIC will start processing your BOWP application and they will see it in the system.

Thank you!!! Do you know if there is anyway to inquiry about my application progress of FSW before getting file number?
Thanks a lot!

 

[nov1061]

Thank you!!! Do you know if there is anyway to inquiry about my application progress of FSW before getting file number?
Thanks a lot!

Unfortunately there's no way to inquire your status before the AOR.

 

[canadacec123]

Thank you!!! Do you know if there is anyway to inquiry about my application progress of FSW before getting file number?
Thanks a lot!

All you can confirm is if your payment has been en-cashed or not. If it is en-cashed then it means your AOR is on the way now and try to login to ECAS to see.

 

[Hope1957]

Just out of curiosity, the folks who got their BOWPs approved without an AOR, at the time, did you guys have a job and did you submit a copy of your offer letter/reference letter?

 

[LPS]

^ No, just the standard application package and explanation letter.

(Yes I was working)

 

[Hope1957]

Okay. I'm just trying to understand if having a job has a positive impact on BOWP application without an AOR because ideally, an applicant is supposed to submit the AOR along with the BOWP application.

Thanks! Others - please feel free to share your experience.

^ No, just the standard application package and explanation letter.

(Yes I was working)