sherryl galacgac said:
I got an AOR already but on my application I dis not submit for OWP application. Anyone can help me what to do? My work permit will be expiring on January 2015.
Currently CIC says "11 months" on the website but states they are processing applications from just over 12 months ago. So you should expect AIP 12-13 months after your application was received by CIC. You don't say what kind of work permit you are on, but since you did not submit an OWP you are not covered by implied status (for those work permits that allow extension) and thus you will have to stop working when your work permit expires.
I will suggest that you put together an OWP application and submit it to CPC-M and request that it be added to your file - the AOR has a file number on it and you should reference that file number in order to ensure your OWP is added to the file. Then in about 2 months, order your GCMS notes to confirm that they have received your OWP. Then - if your work permit is extendable - you are covered by implied status and may continue working until they make a decision.
Alternatively, if you are on a non-extendable work permit (IEC or PGWP) you might want to determine if you are eligible for CEC. If so, you would be wise to file a CEC application
instead of a sponsored spouse/partner application. A CEC applicant will receive AOR approximately 2 months after they file it and that AOR makes them eligible for a "bridging open work permit". Processing times for a CEC application - from beginning to end - are 13 months.