Hi there, once you change your status to Visitor, you won't be eligible for BOWP. Also, since your WP has already expired, I doubt CIC will approve your BOWP now. One condition of BOWP is that you must have a WP that will be expiring within 4 months. I had changed my status to Visitor after my WP expired, when I received AOR I applied for BOWP and it was declined. They however mentioned that I could apply to extend my stay as a visitor. I left Canada and I'm back home awaiting final decision on my PR.santhoshnt said:Thanks Sri_Sai, Goku and Gagan d.
Is there an option to go for visitor status and then apply for BOWP. I heard about this one somewhere in the forum. Please let me know.
Thanks again.
Well if you want to give the BOWP a shot, that's totally up to you. You can apply online for this. You will need a digital photo(specs can be found on CIC site) and soft copy of your passport to apply. As others suggested too, having a cover letter explaining your situation might help as well. Send the BOWP application in first online, if this gets approved you're good to go...but if it gets decline then you will have to apply to "restore" your status as a Visitor. This can also be done online, additional doxument would be proof of funds(bank statement). You will need to prove to CIC that you have enough funds to support yourelf as a Visitor in Canada. With regards to the amount of funds required, that would depend on how long you're applying to stay as a Visitor. I believe you can stay 6 months tops as a Visitor. I had extended my stay successfully as a Visitor for 4 months showing 8K balance in bank account. To apply online for BOWP or Visitor status is very simple. You will find step by step instructions so no need to worry. Hope this helps. Others may have an input as well. All the best!!santhoshnt said:Hey wessless,
Could you please let me know the steps you followed to get the visitor status and then the application to BOWP, I would like to give it a try. Please let me know
Thanks
Any assistance to my above quote pleasececnov2013 said:Hi All
In one of my WP, instead of my "Employer's Name" my "Client's Name" is mentioned. Even when I had to apply for WP extension, it my Employer would do, but when i got the WP extension, again the "Client's Name" is mentioned.
When i applied for PR, under CEC, i had included the reference letter both from my Employer and Client, but didnt included a cover letter explaining this difference.
Do you think this will be a problem while the VO is reviewing my file? What are the option i have to allay this concern.
Please assist.
hey,santhoshnt said:Thanks a lot wessless. If you have the link with you for online BOWP and visitor status, could you please share.
Much appreciated.