Unfortuantely there's nothing much you could do about the PR process, mine was painfully slow, too. However you could apply for a bridging work permit with the AOR document you just received so you don't have to worry about PGWP expiring.
Non-Express Entry(PNP) Online Applications Gather here
- Thread starter Punjabi6513
- Start date
I am almost in the same situation but I received PAL right after submitting Spouse's Schedule A. Timeline below:
1st ADR request for Spouse's Schedule A - Oct 26
PAL - Oct 27
2nd ADR request for Spouse's Schedule A - Dec 21
After reviewing my spouse's Schedule A (1st version), I noticed a month gap and date mismatch in his Personal History.
Partially my fault for letting him complete it without me fully reviewing it. I suggest you carefully review together the details in your spouse's Schedule A. There could be spelling errors or date inconsistencies, gap/s, etc. Anything as trivial as that may cause delay, could be a ground for unintentional misrepresentation. After resubmitting my spouse's Schedule A (2nd version), I haven't received any update. I requested GCMS notes too and still waiting.I know the waiting game makes us all anxious.
Hi All - I have the below situation. Appreciate if you can provide some insight on this. Thanks in advance!
I am currently on Closed Work Permit expiring on 30th April 2024 and I have to return back to India by 30th April 2024 due to company policy. Meanwhile I have submitted my PR application in June 2023, got the application number in Nov 2023 and submitted for Bridging Open work permit beginning of Nov 2023. Any idea how long will it take for the work permit approval? With the work permit acknowledgement letter, can I work find new employer while I wait for the decision?
I am currently on Closed Work Permit expiring on 30th April 2024 and I have to return back to India by 30th April 2024 due to company policy. Meanwhile I have submitted my PR application in June 2023, got the application number in Nov 2023 and submitted for Bridging Open work permit beginning of Nov 2023. Any idea how long will it take for the work permit approval? With the work permit acknowledgement letter, can I work find new employer while I wait for the decision?
Hi! Our situation is not exactly the same but it might help you. My now husband entered Canada with a Working Holiday Visa which was supposed to expire December 2023. We applied a new work permit for him with the same expiration that I have now (expiring in October 2024) and submitted supporting documents that we're married and that he's been successfully added in my PR Application as a dependent (spouse) accompanying me to Canada.
We wrote a webform stating that we're few days away from the estimated processing time but are anxious about the status since the timeframe is short in between that and his work permit expiration. A day right after that, we got an email confirmation from them stating that they processed his new work permit. We waited just few days for it to be delivered to our home address.
I checked the processing time for BOWP and says it's around 3 - 4 months. I suggest as soon as you get to the third month, send a webform to them and state that you are writing because you are anxious about the short timeframe in between the issuance of a new work permit and the expiration of your current permit, and just emphasize that you are worried that it might cause some complications with your on-going PR application.
I understand the anxiety of waiting for updates! Hope this helps speed up your BOWP approval!
Last edited:
Sorry! I miss out the part about you being on a Closed Work Permit. As per IRCC, they have specific requirements for Provincial Nominees (Non EE) applying for a BOWP. Please confirm what stream you specifically applied for. There could be some restrictions/requirements.
BOWP General eligibility
If you applied for the Provincial Nominee Program (not through Express Entry)
To be eligible for a BOWP, you must:
- live in Canada (and intend to live outside Quebec) at the time you apply for your BOWP
- You can leave Canada while we process your application.
- However, if you leave Canada after your work permit expires, you can’t work until your new application is approved
either- have a valid work permit
- have an expired work permit but maintained your status as a worker
- be eligible to restore your status and get a work permit
- be the principal applicant on your permanent residence application
- be approved in principle for permanent residence
- have no employment restrictions as a condition of your nomination
Appreciate you taking time to share your experience. I got the nomination via Alberta Opportunity Stream.
In that case, the nomination will indicate a section about Restriction on Employment showing a "Yes" or "No". If you have no restrictions indicated in your nomination, you should be good.
There are "No" restrictions in the nomination letter. What will happen if I change my Employer while my PR application is in progress?In that case, the nomination will indicate a section about Restriction on Employment showing a "Yes" or "No". If you have no restrictions indicated in your nomination, you should be good.
If there's changes in your employment while PR application is in progress, you just have to notify IRCC via webform. There are cases where in there's no need to inform IRCC about it but I am not familiar with Alberta Stream. Normally, IRCC must be notified if there's any changes in the address, family composition and/or employment. As long as you inform them, you should be good.
Thank you. In case role(NOC) changes while the PR application is in progress, will this impact PR application as well? Is there any IVR we can call to verify the status of the Work Permit application?
I suggest you wait for your BOWP to be issued. Your work permit will be the sole basis for your work condition in Canada. You can then switch to a different employer once you receive your BOWP even if your PR application is in progress. Hope that clarifies it! Not sure about the NOC. This would be case by case basis since each PNP have different clauses.
Last edited:
Who has encountered a similar case?
- IRCC secure account shows the application status
- IRCC tracker does not find anything using UCI or AOR number.
If your PR application is already linked in your IRCC Secure Account, it won't probably show on the IRCC tracker. You will get direct updates from your IRCC Secure Account.
Thanks for the response. Can you please help confirm if this is the webform link https://secure.cic.gc.ca/ClientContact/en/Application for sending out an request incase if my work permit is in the verge of expiry?
Yes. If you want to send a webform about the status of your BOWP application, select Check your application status then select Continue to form. Complete the form with all information requested and there is a section about "Tell us about your request"- be professional and concise about it since it only allows 1500characters.
You want them to read your request clearly so you can go with a format like this:
Dear Officer,
I am <insert full name> and I applied for a BOWP last <insert date>. Explain your concern directly and don't forget to thank them for their time and understanding.
Last edited:
Similar threads
