Mrs. Just Tiis said:Yeah. I guess they've released OWP's regardless if the applicant passed the requirements for 1st stage approval, that way he/she can find a job and not be a burden to Employment Insurance by staying unemployed or be not forced to stay as a live-in caregiver....
So the update of 17-18 mos processing time on the website still holds.
You're right Mrs. Just Tiis.....having the OWP doesnt mean you're approved in principle. The moment they received your application, they will issue the owp....I do hope that theres no hidden agenda behind this pilot project! and i think this only applies to those 2011 applicants or shall i say LiCs whos OWP is approved lesser than 17-18months.