xxxma3dl said:I think the processing time is 3-4 months. It is valid for 2 years, or the passport's expiration, whichever comes first.
Thank you for the response.

xxxma3dl said:I think the processing time is 3-4 months. It is valid for 2 years, or the passport's expiration, whichever comes first.
Ponga said:Which only adds to the confusion regarding my question. I thought that OWPs issued after AIP had something on them stating `Does Not Confer Temporary Resident Status' (or similar).
xandt said:To add more confusion (to myself, too), is from http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/austria-autriche/visas/faq.aspx?lang=eng#b4. Although the FAQ is for general purpose and not specific to the special cases like ours in this forum, wouldn't it still be true that "Even if we issue you with a permit letter, you will, nonetheless, have to leave Canada and re-enter to have your work permit validated."? My guess is that we don't have to, but it seems to be a loophole that the Pilot Program missed, as least missed with some explanations or special rules. Anyone has any *official* sources explaining the Pilot Program?
MasterBC said:Hi guys, got my OWP today! (July 2014 applicant)
Ponga said:Great news for you!
Bad news for Jamesdavid3. He's gonna be furious! LOL!
Yes, you can go to a service registry, bring your owp and passportMasterBC said:Thanks Ponga! Indeed a good news
My question now is what's the next step as no instruction or whatsoever specified in the owp. I guess I need to apply for SIN? Appreciate your advice! Thanks
shyla36 said:Yes, you can go to a service registry, bring your owp and passport
Maciej said:Hey everyone,
I've been out of loop for couple weeks, and can't really find answer for my question browsing thru the forum.
Just read about this One Year Pilot now.
Does it actually mean we can apply for open work permit before getting AIP??
I applied in April last year, I have only received AOR so far, do I qualify to apply for this OWP at this stage??
Thank You for helping Us.
Much apreciated.
softball said:Hi everyone,
I have a question regarding the medical exam:
i am an applicant in May 2014. I did my medical exam in 2013; and submitted my medical exam with my inland application in May 2014. Early Jan 2015, I got my OWP with conditions :'cannot work in school or healthcare'. Does this mean my medical exam is expired? should I re-do my medical exam again and re-submit?
thank you and look forward to hear from your advice!
Bonnella said:Hi everyone!
I love this forum it has helped me a lot with our application process. I have a question which I hope someone could help me with. We suited our pr app and owp the same time in May 2014 and to date we have only received the AOR. I have tried to call to find out more about our owp application but we just get the call Center and they just give us generic answers and coming on here I have read that a few people actually got though to agents that told them specifically about their application. How do I do that? Who do I actually call?