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Online System Not Working for BOWP

yeegeez

Full Member
Apr 24, 2014
25
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I was trying to get a code for applying for my BOWP online and it did not work as I got asked about LMO (which I dont have one as I am holding BOWP) and they said I am not eligible but I have AOR and my current PGWP will expire in about three months time so I think I meet the eligibility part.

I called CIC call centre today and they said all BOWP applications will have to go through paper based application as the system is not working at the moment......I wonder if there is anyone else on this forum came across similar situation like I did?
 

joolery

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2014
441
118
Calgary
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2014
AOR Received.
19-11-2014
Med's Request
12-01-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
Decision Made - 29-02-2016 (Visa Exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
04-03-2016
LANDED..........
18-03-2016
I just tried the questionnaire and it worked fine.
 

yeegeez

Full Member
Apr 24, 2014
25
1
joolery said:
I just tried the questionnaire and it worked fine.
Hi joolery,

Do you have a LMO? Do you mind if I ask what you selected under work situation as an appicant who applied under CEC?

It looks like I am still having some trouble with getting the code for online application......If you can give me some guidance on this that will be of great help!
 

joolery

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2014
441
118
Calgary
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2014
AOR Received.
19-11-2014
Med's Request
12-01-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
Decision Made - 29-02-2016 (Visa Exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
04-03-2016
LANDED..........
18-03-2016
yeegeez said:
Hi joolery,

Do you have a LMO? Do you mind if I ask what you selected under work situation as an appicant who applied under CEC?

It looks like I am still having some trouble with getting the code for online application......If you can give me some guidance on this that will be of great help!
I said no to written job offer (even though I have one) and yes to all of the PR questions.
 

yeegeez

Full Member
Apr 24, 2014
25
1
joolery said:
I said no to written job offer (even though I have one) and yes to all of the PR questions.

Thanks joolery! It seems to be working once I select no written job offer.
 

joolery

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2014
441
118
Calgary
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2014
AOR Received.
19-11-2014
Med's Request
12-01-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
Decision Made - 29-02-2016 (Visa Exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
04-03-2016
LANDED..........
18-03-2016
yeegeez said:
Thanks joolery! It seems to be working once I select no written job offer.
Fantastic! You had me scared when you said the call centre said online applications were down. :eek:
 

yeegeez

Full Member
Apr 24, 2014
25
1
joolery said:
Fantastic! You had me scared when you said the call centre said online applications were down. :eek:
That was my concern too......I wonder how can they process existing online applications if the system is down. The call centre agent just told me to use paper based application but it takes so much longer to process paper application so it is something that I am trying to avoid using. I am glad that I asked and you are so eager to help.
 

joolery

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2014
441
118
Calgary
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2014
AOR Received.
19-11-2014
Med's Request
12-01-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
Decision Made - 29-02-2016 (Visa Exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
04-03-2016
LANDED..........
18-03-2016
yeegeez said:
That was my concern too......I wonder how can they process existing online applications if the system is down. The call centre agent just told me to use paper based application but it takes so much longer to process paper application so it is something that I am trying to avoid using. I am glad that I asked and you are so eager to help.
It's such a stressful process, am more than happy to help anyone I can! (I'm still waiting for AOR :()