While one part of CIC seemingly grows more efficient, another still lags behind...
I applied for a Bridging Open Work Permit back in August, in the hope I might have received it before the expiration of my IEC permit in October. This was unrealistic, and thankfully my work paid for me to obtain an LMO exempt, closed work permit.
Here's the funny thing: I asked CIC to refund me the cost of the BOWP application - which they promised they would when I called them. I was told that, because the BOWP application hadn't even been looked at yet, they would put a note on the file, and I would receive a refund and it would be cancelled as soon as they looked at it. About 6-8 weeks, she said.
Well, here I am 6 months later, and they still haven't refunded me that fee... not that I'm bitter or anything(!)