Hi. Please know that I took a great gamble and i wouldn’t advise taking risks based on my outcome, if you still can; explore other options.
I submitted a BOWP application with my ITA a day before my PGWP expired. I did so because all my documents were ready but my (non accompanying) spouse’s weren’t - police certificates. I included a LOE explaining that I didn’t want to submit an incomplete and rushed application but showed proof that I’d paid for the missing documents. I clearly stated that once everything was ready I’d submit; which I did after 3 weeks.
I believe getting the BOWP hinges strongly on having submitted a complete application (from what I’ve been made to understand even if you submit BOWP application with your AOR and an incomplete application, you can be declined). Once I had my AOR I submitted it with another LOE via web form. If you inevitably find yourself in the same situation submit LOEs to make a clear case, submit a COMPLETE PR application and also be prepared for all possible outcomes.
That being said it was a very stressful time for me (longest 117 days of my life) my faith was tested and I thank God it worked out. Best wishes to you!
