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Is there any one got BOWP based on Express entry AOR?

phrixus

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Oct 21, 2014
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cedfeliz said:
Phrixus and esantos,

Just got off the phone with CIC. Bowp was approved on May 25, 2015.

Paper based received on Feb 11, 2015. Current WP expired Feb 17, 2015. Refused FSW application from 2014, reapplied through EE-CEC on April 28, 2015.

Made it by the skin of my teeth guys. Honestly, one of the most stressful times of my life.
esantos, congrats again! You are almost there (becoming PR)
Cedfeliz, thank you for sharing, your story really encourage me a lot. My condition is really similar like yours!
Paper based received on May 11, 2015. Current WP expired May 18, 2015. Applied through EE-CEC on March 18, 2015. Recieved ITA on March 20, 2015. Recieved autometed AOR on April 17. Hopefully I will be lucky like you.....
 

esantos

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Jan 30, 2015
254
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Toronto, Canada
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
10-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
13-Apr-2015
File Transfer...
12-May-2015
Med's Done....
07-Apr-2015
Passport Req..
23-Jul-2015
VISA ISSUED...
29-Jul-2015
LANDED..........
07-Aug-2015
cedfeliz Congrats!!! I know how stressful it can be. At least now we can wait patiently for the PPR while we're still in our jobs ;D

Did they give you a 1 year permit?
 

cedfeliz

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Jan 23, 2014
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Phrixus,
Hoping all the best for you. Through which program are you applying?

Esantos,
Ohh yes my friend. It's unreal the amount of stress, in all of its shapes and forms, we go through with this whole process. A little bit of smooth sailing for now. Putting alot of positive energy on the PR now.

I havent received the hard copy. Did you receive yours already? If so, how much time did it take?
 

phrixus

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Oct 21, 2014
108
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cedfeliz said:
Phrixus,
Hoping all the best for you. Through which program are you applying?

Esantos,
Ohh yes my friend. It's unreal the amount of stress, in all of its shapes and forms, we go through with this whole process. A little bit of smooth sailing for now. Putting alot of positive energy on the PR now.

I havent received the hard copy. Did you receive yours already? If so, how much time did it take?
Thank you, cedfeliz, I go through CEC :)
 

esantos

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Jan 30, 2015
254
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Toronto, Canada
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
10-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
13-Apr-2015
File Transfer...
12-May-2015
Med's Done....
07-Apr-2015
Passport Req..
23-Jul-2015
VISA ISSUED...
29-Jul-2015
LANDED..........
07-Aug-2015
cedfeliz said:
Phrixus,
Hoping all the best for you. Through which program are you applying?

Esantos,
Ohh yes my friend. It's unreal the amount of stress, in all of its shapes and forms, we go through with this whole process. A little bit of smooth sailing for now. Putting alot of positive energy on the PR now.

I havent received the hard copy. Did you receive yours already? If so, how much time did it take?
Yes, I received the hard copy on May 25th (BOWP was granted on May 19th) - might take about 4 to 5 business days
 

ChandruBaktha

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Mar 24, 2015
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Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
ottawa
NOC Code......
2253
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
4th Draw 27-02-2015
AOR Received.
16-03-2015
File Transfer...
16-03-2015
Med's Done....
12-03-2015
Hi friend...

Any one got the refund of $100 on your BOWP application?

i have applied BOWP on march 18th, still now there is no process on my BOWP application, but today i got the email with attachment of PDF file, it shows

"there is no processing fee for your application, A refund for the overpayment of $100 has been submitted on your behalf. This refung will be issued in the future. If you have made your payment your refund will be reimbursed directly to your credit card. Please note that if another person has paid the fee on your behalf, the refund will be issued to that person

If you require any further extension of your status, you submit an application to this office at least one month prior to the expiry of your new document(s)"


i checked my CIC page, but still it shows Open, not started, not needed at this time like this, and I did not get passport requist from CIC

please clarify
 

Dynonobel

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May 9, 2015
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Hi All,

Congrats to those who have received a BOWP, sorry to those who didn't, and good luck to those who are still waiting.

My Wife completed her Medical exam this afternoon. We have just now submitted her PR App through EE-FSW. Waiting for the automated AOR. Her WP expires on June 24, 2015.

So next step for us is to apply for BOWP. It sounds like many have applied by mail, as the thinking is that it will take longer to process, which is good. If her WP expires on June 24th, when would we have to send the BOWP application to ensure they receive it on time?

Also, if anyone has any tips we would appreciate any bit of wisdom. I'll be researching more into BOWP tomorrow, these past 12 days since ITA have been a whirlwind for us.
 

gary.bhanot

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Jan 24, 2015
88
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Toronto
Category........
NOC Code......
NOCA2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20012015
AOR Received.
22042015
Has anyone got a BOWP under FSW automated AOR. Seems like it wont be easier for FSW people to get a BoWP with just the automated AOR.

I have submitted my application under FSW and my post grad visa expired may 22, so i did a paper application for BOwP and i am just praying some progress be made to my Pr application before they refuse my work permit request.
 

esantos

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2015
254
19
Toronto, Canada
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
10-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
13-Apr-2015
File Transfer...
12-May-2015
Med's Done....
07-Apr-2015
Passport Req..
23-Jul-2015
VISA ISSUED...
29-Jul-2015
LANDED..........
07-Aug-2015
gary.bhanot said:
Has anyone got a BOWP under FSW automated AOR. Seems like it wont be easier for FSW people to get a BoWP with just the automated AOR.

I have submitted my application under FSW and my post grad visa expired may 22, so i did a paper application for BOwP and i am just praying some progress be made to my Pr application before they refuse my work permit request.
Hi gary.bhanot, that's exactly my case. ITA under FSW. BOWP received on may 19th. (BOWP paper application sent on February 9th)

let me know if you have any questions and I will try to answer them to the best of my knowledge ;)
 

gary.bhanot

Star Member
Jan 24, 2015
88
24
Toronto
Category........
NOC Code......
NOCA2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20012015
AOR Received.
22042015
Thanks esantos, your message has already made my day......

All the best to you for your application as well.
 

ChandruBaktha

Star Member
Mar 24, 2015
69
0
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
ottawa
NOC Code......
2253
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
4th Draw 27-02-2015
AOR Received.
16-03-2015
File Transfer...
16-03-2015
Med's Done....
12-03-2015
gary.bhanot said:
Has anyone got a BOWP under FSW automated AOR. Seems like it wont be easier for FSW people to get a BoWP with just the automated AOR.

I have submitted my application under FSW and my post grad visa expired may 22, so i did a paper application for BOwP and i am just praying some progress be made to my Pr application before they refuse my work permit request.
I have submitted my application under FSW and my post grad visa expired may 22, so i did a paper application for BOwP and i am just praying some progress be made to my Pr application before they refuse my work permit request.
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I have applied my BOWP on March 18th through online and it was refused by CIC yesterday, the reason is, i have applied with the Automated AOR

my valid work permit has expired on April 28th, and i have submitted my EE-PR on March 16th, but still now there is now process, and i did not get second AOR,

if I submit the paper application for BOWP, it might take enough time to get approval, but you have submitted paper application, you done a good job
 

esantos

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2015
254
19
Toronto, Canada
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
10-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
13-Apr-2015
File Transfer...
12-May-2015
Med's Done....
07-Apr-2015
Passport Req..
23-Jul-2015
VISA ISSUED...
29-Jul-2015
LANDED..........
07-Aug-2015
ChandruBaktha said:
I have submitted my application under FSW and my post grad visa expired may 22, so i did a paper application for BOwP and i am just praying some progress be made to my Pr application before they refuse my work permit request.


I have applied my BOWP on March 18th through online and it was refused by CIC yesterday, the reason is, i have applied with the Automated AOR

my valid work permit has expired on April 28th, and i have submitted my EE-PR on March 16th, but still now there is now process, and i did not get second AOR,

if I submit the paper application for BOWP, it might take enough time to get approval, but you have submitted paper application, you done a good job
Sorry to hear that chandruBaktha :(

What is the current status on your ECAS?
 

ChandruBaktha

Star Member
Mar 24, 2015
69
0
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
ottawa
NOC Code......
2253
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
4th Draw 27-02-2015
AOR Received.
16-03-2015
File Transfer...
16-03-2015
Med's Done....
12-03-2015
On my ECAS, File received for PR on March 16th, medical has been received
 

phrixus

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Oct 21, 2014
108
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According the timeline, Seems CIC officers don't do first in first out rule, ChandruBaktha did everything before Esantos, but Esantos got BOWP granted not ChandruBaktha......

Sorry for the news, ChandruBaktha..... What do you do for the next step?
I am still waiting and I am so worry about mine.....

Esantos, did you ever recieved second AOR from CIC before they grant your BOWP?

ChandruBaktha
ITA.....: 4th Draw 27-02-2015
AOR Received.: 16-03-2015
File Transfer...: 16-03-2015
Med's Done....: 12-03-2015

Esantos
20 Mar - 5th Draw Got FSW ITA
07 Apr - Medical done
10 Apr - App Submitted
13 Apr - Received AOR
07 May - Medical Passed/BG Check In Progress
12 May - 3rd line added to ECAS - A.Received
19 May - BOWP granted
 

esantos

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2015
254
19
Toronto, Canada
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
10-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
13-Apr-2015
File Transfer...
12-May-2015
Med's Done....
07-Apr-2015
Passport Req..
23-Jul-2015
VISA ISSUED...
29-Jul-2015
LANDED..........
07-Aug-2015
phrixus said:
According the timeline, Seems CIC officers don't do first in first out rule, ChandruBaktha did everything before Esantos, but Esantos got BOWP granted not ChandruBaktha......

Sorry for the news, ChandruBaktha..... What do you do for the next step?
I am still waiting and I am so worry about mine.....

Esantos, did you ever recieved second AOR from CIC before they grant your BOWP?

ChandruBaktha
ITA.....: 4th Draw 27-02-2015
AOR Received.: 16-03-2015
File Transfer...: 16-03-2015
Med's Done....: 12-03-2015

Esantos
20 Mar - 5th Draw Got FSW ITA
07 Apr - Medical done
10 Apr - App Submitted
13 Apr - Received AOR
07 May - Medical Passed/BG Check In Progress
12 May - 3rd line added to ECAS - A.Received
19 May - BOWP granted
Hi phrixus. No, I never received a second AOR (even after BOWP been granted, never got the second AOR)
My BOWP paper application was received by Vegreville on February 9th (paper application)

Guys, if your application has been there for 2 months or more, you can call CIC and ask for status. That's how I got to know that my BOWP had been approved.
If the agent refuses to give you information, call again and keep trying until you get one in a good mood ::) (I did that haha)

Here is my timeline showing BOWP application:

28 Jan - EE created
09 Feb - BOWP paper app received by Vegreville
20 Mar - 5th Draw Got FSW ITA
07 Apr - Medical done
10 Apr - Documents submitted
13 Apr - Received AOR
07 May - Medical Passed/BG Check In Progress
12 May - 3rd line added to ECAS - A.Received
19 May - BOWP granted


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