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Hi there,
I applied for SINP non express entry PR. I am on PGWP and I’m thinking about the BOWP work permit extension, cause it will expire next year. I understand that it requires NO employer restrictions on the SNP nomination letter, but mine has ‘Yes’ under employer restriction. In that case, if I need to extend my work permit , how could I proceed?

I just wanted to know what the possible options are for extending the work permit.

Thanks in advance !
Unfortunately if you have employer restrictions on your nomination certificate, only option is closed work permit. For that your employer need to submit job offer in employer portal and pay $230 compliance fees . You have to request new WPSL if previous one is 6 months old . Once you have closed work permit, you can't work another job .
 
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Thanks in advance !
Since your nomination is employer-specific, you can apply for a closed work permit using:
  • Your SINP Nomination Certificate, and
  • A valid Job Offer Letter from the employer listed on the nomination, and
  • A work permit support letter from SINP (valid for 6 months from date of issue).
Unfortunately if you have employer restrictions on your nomination certificate, only option is closed work permit. For that your employer need to submit job offer in employer portal and pay $230 compliance fees . You have to request new WPSL if previous one is 6 months old . Once you have closed work permit, you can't work another
 
Hi @Miss bee i hope you are having a good weekend. I hope you can answer this question if you dont mind- is it normal to receive pal but not medical ( blank on GC ) how long does it take for it to be updated? and also would you happen to know why the BCG shows as not applicable. Thanks!
 
Hi @Miss bee i hope you are having a good weekend. I hope you can answer this question if you dont mind- is it normal to receive pal but not medical ( blank on GC ) how long does it take for it to be updated? and also would you happen to know why the BCG shows as not applicable. Thanks!
Yes, it’s not uncommon in some cases to receive a Pre-Arrival Letter (PAL) before your medical information appears in the GCMS notes or your online portal. Sometimes, even though the medical has been completed and passed internally, the system takes time to reflect that in the client portal or GCMS due to processing lags or staggered data updates. Regarding the BCG (Background Check) section showing as “Not Applicable,” that usually means the specific type of background verification (like enhanced security or criminality checks) hasn’t been initiated or is not required in your specific case, at least at that stage. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem—it can just reflect how your file is being routed or processed based on risk level, stream, or office handling it. If your medical has already been completed and sufficient time has passed, you can also try confirming its status via the IRCC webform or through GCMS notes if you haven’t done so recently.
 
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@Miss bee Good afternoon from Dubai. My AOR under PNP-NE was done on March 15, 2025, and nothing so far. All my status shows not required if it changes, we will notify to you. How long I need to wait for changes in my application?

My application was submitted on September 25, 2024.
 
@Miss bee Good afternoon from Dubai. My AOR under PNP-NE was done on March 15, 2025, and nothing so far. All my status shows not required if it changes, we will notify to you. How long I need to wait for changes in my application?

My application was submitted on September 25, 2024.
Note processing time is almost 1.5-2 years. There is no certain timeline to receive any updates. I can happen in few months or can come in few weeks . Outland applications are taking more time than inland applications .
 
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Note processing time is almost 1.5-2 years. There is no certain timeline to receive any updates. I can happen in few months or can come in few weeks . Outland applications are taking more time than inland applications .
Thanks a lot for your response @Miss bee. Is there any way to escalate it?
 
Hello, I received P1 email after GC key showing Final decision. Does this means my application is approved or they still do background checks?
Thanks
 
I think I got AOR from Sydney and P1 from Etobicoke.
AR - 2 August 24
AoR - 16 Jan 25
Bio - 3 April
PAL - 22 April
Medical - 24 April
Medical passed - 4 May
FD - 10 June as it appears on GC key
P1 - 12 June
P2 - Waiting
Congratulations. It means applications related to August are under process. Hopefully soon will be September.
 
@Miss bee
I received PPR mail for my name with families but I and my spouse are inside Canada and my dependent younger son is in home country. So, my dependent younger son submitted his Passport and one letter mentioned that I and my spouse are inside Canada. Then after two days, I received two portal 1 mails.
One has attachment for my name and second one has attachment of my spouse name.
So, I replied first mail with details of mine and my spouse. and I replied second mail with details of only my spouse. I did not mention the details of my dependent younger son and my non dependent elder son( age-25 , inside Canada on PGWP). Is it OK ?
Or I have to reply again with both son's detail ?
Or I have to reply again with detail of only one dependent younger son ?
I have two sons. One is 18 which is dependent on me and included in my PR application and he is in India.
Second one is 25 and He is not included in my PR application and he is in Canada on PGWP.
Please, guide me, as I am confused ?