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kinetic2214

Star Member
Nov 4, 2013
186
72
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-Nov-2013
Doc's Request.
22-May-2014
AOR Received.
11-Dec-2013
Med's Request
20-May-2014
Med's Done....
14-July-2014
Passport Req..
21-Nov-2014
VISA ISSUED...
01-Dec-2014
LANDED..........
02-Feb-2015
Sandysid2013 said:
Hey guys just got my AOR today.Really happy!!! Good luck to all of you!! Already updated the spread sheet..
Congratulations :)

Are you planning to apply bowp current timelines show 19 days.
 

rajsri

Full Member
Aug 25, 2013
41
0
I am trying to apply BOWP.. I need some help
1) I am trying to apply in online. One of the question is
How long are you planning to stay in Canada? Options given are a) "Temporarily Less than 6 months" b) "Temporarily Greater Than 6 months" C) Permanently

what should I select.

2) My wife is working here under her own work permit. Can I include her to get BOWP?. Does she has to apply separately?
 

Sandysid2013

Full Member
Nov 17, 2013
31
0
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottowa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-10-2013
AOR Received.
28-11-2013
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
03-05-2014
Med's Done....
12-05-2014
Passport Req..
25 June 2014
VISA ISSUED...
waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
kinetic2214 said:
Congratulations :)

Are you planning to apply bowp current timelines show 19 days.
My work Permit is till June 2015. I was wondering if i could apply for BOWP.
PLs refer to this:--

What is a Bridging Open Work Permit?
As of December 15, 2012, foreign nationals currently in Canada who have applied for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) may be eligible for a bridging open work permit if their current work permit will soon expire.
 

Womby

Member
Aug 26, 2013
15
0
My credit card got charged today. Application was sent from Sydney Australia Oct 15. unsure of arrival date - didnt track - but postal guideline is 3-10 days. happy!
 

kinetic2214

Star Member
Nov 4, 2013
186
72
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-Nov-2013
Doc's Request.
22-May-2014
AOR Received.
11-Dec-2013
Med's Request
20-May-2014
Med's Done....
14-July-2014
Passport Req..
21-Nov-2014
VISA ISSUED...
01-Dec-2014
LANDED..........
02-Feb-2015
rajsri said:
I am trying to apply BOWP.. I need some help
1) I am trying to apply in online. One of the question is
How long are you planning to stay in Canada? Options given are a) "Temporarily Less than 6 months" b) "Temporarily Greater Than 6 months" C) Permanently

what should I select.

2) My wife is working here under her own work permit. Can I include her to get BOWP?. Does she has to apply separately?
Unfortunately, I am not sure of this....
Your views Toby?
 

kinetic2214

Star Member
Nov 4, 2013
186
72
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-Nov-2013
Doc's Request.
22-May-2014
AOR Received.
11-Dec-2013
Med's Request
20-May-2014
Med's Done....
14-July-2014
Passport Req..
21-Nov-2014
VISA ISSUED...
01-Dec-2014
LANDED..........
02-Feb-2015
Sandysid2013 said:
My work Permit is till June 2015. I was wondering if i could apply for BOWP.
PLs refer to this:--

What is a Bridging Open Work Permit?
As of December 15, 2012, foreign nationals currently in Canada who have applied for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) may be eligible for a bridging open work permit if their current work permit will soon expire.
You have to wait till Feb-2015... If your WP is expiring within 4 months of your application for BOWP then only you will be eligible.
 

kinetic2214

Star Member
Nov 4, 2013
186
72
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-Nov-2013
Doc's Request.
22-May-2014
AOR Received.
11-Dec-2013
Med's Request
20-May-2014
Med's Done....
14-July-2014
Passport Req..
21-Nov-2014
VISA ISSUED...
01-Dec-2014
LANDED..........
02-Feb-2015
Womby said:
My credit card got charged today. Application was sent from Sydney Australia Oct 15. unsure of arrival date - didnt track - but postal guideline is 3-10 days. happy!
Congrats!!!

Are you there on oct 2013 spreadsheet?
If not can you please make an entry of yours?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au80Z5DYaGEJdE5IQkNJU0tJLUx4RW4tNDI5ZndqREE#gid=0
 

kinetic2214

Star Member
Nov 4, 2013
186
72
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-Nov-2013
Doc's Request.
22-May-2014
AOR Received.
11-Dec-2013
Med's Request
20-May-2014
Med's Done....
14-July-2014
Passport Req..
21-Nov-2014
VISA ISSUED...
01-Dec-2014
LANDED..........
02-Feb-2015
Womby said:
added myself, having some issues with number format tho? :/
Thanks, np I corrected it. :)
 

xymonkeant

Star Member
Nov 17, 2013
91
0
Category........
NOC Code......
6315
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-10-2013
AOR Received.
26-11-2013
Med's Request
29-04-2014
Med's Done....
06-05-2014
Passport Req..
13-05-2014
VISA ISSUED...
22-05-2014
LANDED..........
30-05-2014
:p :p :p congrats to Michelle18 aor in 32days...
 

PP323

Star Member
Oct 26, 2013
90
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2283
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-Oct-2013
Doc's Request.
11-Oct-2013
AOR Received.
22-Nov-2013
LANDED..........
13-09-2014
Sandysid2013 said:
My work Permit is till June 2015. I was wondering if i could apply for BOWP.
PLs refer to this:--

What is a Bridging Open Work Permit?
As of December 15, 2012, foreign nationals currently in Canada who have applied for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) may be eligible for a bridging open work permit if their current work permit will soon expire.
Hey Guys,

I have applied for BOWP on 22nd Nov, expected processing time was 7 days that time. But now its updated to 19 days.
Anyone got BOWP recently? I am wondering If I would be able to get in before Dec15th, as I current WP is getting expire on 15th Dec. However I know that legally I can stay in Canada until I get decision on my BOWP application but its just my employer wouldn't let me stay after 15th Dec. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
 

veronica79

Hero Member
Nov 20, 2013
243
5
kenora, ont
Category........
Visa Office......
cpp-ottawa
NOC Code......
0631
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
june 13, 2013
AOR Received.
august 8, 2013
IELTS Request
sent with application
File Transfer...
August 8, 2013
Med's Request
February 12,2014
Med's Done....
February 25,2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
May 12,2014
VISA ISSUED...
june 20,2014
LANDED..........
july 7,2014
PP323 said:
Hey Guys,

I have applied for BOWP on 22nd Nov, expected processing time was 7 days that time. But now its updated to 19 days.
Anyone got BOWP recently? I am wondering If I would be able to get in before Dec15th, as I current WP is getting expire on 15th Dec. However I know that legally I can stay in Canada until I get decision on my BOWP application but its just my employer wouldn't let me stay after 15th Dec. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Hi, as far as i know, you can apply for BOWP 4 months prior to your work permit expiration and if your permanent residency is on the process.
 

Sandysid2013

Full Member
Nov 17, 2013
31
0
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottowa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-10-2013
AOR Received.
28-11-2013
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
03-05-2014
Med's Done....
12-05-2014
Passport Req..
25 June 2014
VISA ISSUED...
waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
PP323 said:
Hey Guys,

I have applied for BOWP on 22nd Nov, expected processing time was 7 days that time. But now its updated to 19 days.
Anyone got BOWP recently? I am wondering If I would be able to get in before Dec15th, as I current WP is getting expire on 15th Dec. However I know that legally I can stay in Canada until I get decision on my BOWP application but its just my employer wouldn't let me stay after 15th Dec. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

BOWP


Operational Bulletin 485 – December 15, 2012
Bridging Open Work Permits for Certain Federal Economic Class Applicants
This Operational Bulletin has expired. Please refer to OB 485-A for current information.

Summary
Effective December 15, 2012,qualifying foreign nationals currently in Canada who have submitted an application for permanent residence (PR) under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and who meet program eligibility requirements, may be considered for a bridging open Work Permit (WP) if their current WP will soon expire.

Issue
Foreign nationals, in Canada, who have been approved under one of these Economic Class programs and whose temporary resident WPs are due to expire, require facilitation that enables them to maintain their status and allows them to continue working in Canada while they await final decisions on their PR applications. Furthermore, efficiencies are gained by avoiding unnecessary requests to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) for subsequent labour market opinions (LMOs).

Background
Qualifying foreign nationals who have submitted an application for PR and are awaiting a final decision may find themselves in situations where the validity of their current temporary WP is set to expire.

The applicant is then required to persuade his/her current employer to reapply for another LMO through HRSDC, or find a new employer altogether who is willing to hire him/her and go through the application process in obtaining an LMO. As an alternative, the applicant could apply to remain in Canada and extend their status as a visitor but then they would be unauthorized to work. Otherwise, they must leave Canada as they no longer have status.

Conversely, applicants who apply under in-Canada PR classes (Live-in Caregiver class, Spouses or Common-law Partners in Canada class, Protected Persons, etc.) become eligible for open WPs once their application has been “approved in principle”, or upon submission of their application. Furthermore, they do not require an LMO or job offer from an employer in support of the open WP.

An open WP, which allows a foreign national to work for any employer in Canada, will provide these applicants with better flexibility to integrate and navigate the Canadian labour market given that they have already been found eligible for PR in an economic program and may even be currently working in the Canadian labour market.

Bridging Open WP – Eligibility Parameters
To be eligible for a bridging open WP, the following parameters must be met:

The foreign national is currently in Canada;
They have valid status on a WP that is due to expire within 4 months;
They have received a positive eligibility decision on their PR application under one of the Economic Class programs above; and
They have made application for an open WP.
 

goa123

Star Member
Feb 18, 2013
97
3
Hi All
Like to clarify one point my friend just received his Aor and on to of his email its writin Fedral skilled worker is it normal?
 

iam_toby

VIP Member
Feb 4, 2013
7,506
353
byrwus said:
i didnt get an aor today, there was a Chance, though.
hopefully monday, i am freaking out.
If you haven't gotten your application back by now, you'll get the AOR :) hang in there.