September 2014 - CEC Applications

[nov1061]

Too bad guys that we are experiencing these delays! ???
I'll have to apply for the BOWP before my AOR arrives, which is far from ideal!
I'm clueless about my future hehehe but well it could be worse!

Good luck and best wishes to everyone.

Hi,
I wouldn't apply for the BOWP without the AOR online because your application will be refused (maybe you already know about it). Submit paper based application instead (to "buy the time") which takes over 60 days to process.

 

[joyous]

Too bad guys that we are experiencing these delays! ???
I'll have to apply for the BOWP before my AOR arrives, which is far from ideal!
I'm clueless about my future hehehe but well it could be worse!

Good luck and best wishes to everyone.

How can you apply for BOWP without AOR? Can this be done? I did not think so.

 

[yokies]

I applied via paper as I didn't have AOR and applied for bridge.
There is a thread about bowp without AOR. I read that there isn't a requirement to include an AOR and they can check on the system when you send in the application if you have positive eligibility. I included a covering letter explaining my visa will expire and I expect to receive it end of Nov and to check the system for eligibility.

 

[RussianFederation]

okay. when it was received at CIO Sydney?

its was received on 18 Sept 2014 and I sent it to Sydney, NS, and the medium of payment was Bank Draft

 

[maria_786]

I applied via paper as I didn't have AOR and applied for bridge.
There is a thread about bowp without AOR. I read that there isn't a requirement to include an AOR and they can check on the system when you send in the application if you have positive eligibility. I included a covering letter explaining my visa will expire and I expect to receive it end of Nov and to check the system for eligibility.

Hey can you please tell me when should I send in my application for open bridge work permit (paper application) my cec application was received on sep 8 2014 and my pgwp expires nov 30 2014 and right now the wait time is 80+ days n I wont get the AOR mostly likely by end of nov, so I want to send it my bowp application but when should I send it the expected date right now for me to get the AOR is nov 27th..and do u knw whats happens If GOD forbid some one gets rejected bcz of this issue bcz u didn't have AOR, can u apply again for BOWP if u have ur AOR when applying for second time?

 

[joyous]

I applied via paper as I didn't have AOR and applied for bridge.
There is a thread about bowp without AOR. I read that there isn't a requirement to include an AOR and they can check on the system when you send in the application if you have positive eligibility. I included a covering letter explaining my visa will expire and I expect to receive it end of Nov and to check the system for eligibility.

I thought of doing the same thing too. Apply via paper without AOR. However when I asked CIC call centre, they said I cannot do that. But I think no harm trying if we are not given much choice in the matter.

 

[yokies]

Hey can you please tell me when should I send in my application for open bridge work permit (paper application) my cec application was received on sep 8 2014 and my pgwp expires nov 30 2014 and right now the wait time is 80+ days n I wont get the AOR mostly likely by end of nov, so I want to send it my bowp application but when should I send it the expected date right now for me to get the AOR is nov 27th..and do u knw whats happens If GOD forbid some one gets rejected bcz of this issue bcz u didn't have AOR, can u apply again for BOWP if u have ur AOR when applying for second time?

If your application gets rejected because you don't have an AOR and your work permit has expired and you want to re apply again with an AOR you will not be able to. The condition of the BOWP is that you send it in prior to your work permit expiring.
You can wait to see if you get an AOR before your permit expires if you think you will receive it before Nov 30th. The main thing is you put your BOWP application before it expires. Just ensure if you do put a paper application through and don't have an AOR just attach a covering letter explaining the situation. HTH.

 

[yokies]

I thought of doing the same thing too. Apply via paper without AOR. However when I asked CIC call centre, they said I cannot do that. But I think no harm trying if we are not given much choice in the matter.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/got-my-bowp-approved-without-submitting-aor-t153061.0.html


this is the thread if you want to read up on it.
I have no choice but to apply without an AOR as my permit expires on Nov 9th and I won't receive an AOR until maybe end of Nov.

 

[Widget]

Hi,
I don't apply for the BOWP without the AOR online because your application will be refused (maybe you already know about it). Submit paper based application instead (to "buy the time") which takes over 60 days to process.

Yes to that, it's exactly what I was planning to do. I know it's risky though but just like @jokies mentioned, it's our only choice.

I feel optimistic about it though!

 

[maria_786]

If your application gets rejected because you don't have an AOR and your work permit has expired and you want to re apply again with an AOR you will not be able to. The condition of the BOWP is that you send it in prior to your work permit expiring.
You can wait to see if you get an AOR before your permit expires if you think you will receive it before Nov 30th. The main thing is you put your BOWP application before it expires. Just ensure if you do put a paper application through and don't have an AOR just attach a covering letter explaining the situation. HTH.

but should I apply online or should I send in paper application? I have read at another thread where some one applied online without an AOR and was approved, im expecting to get my AOR by nov 27th so If I apply online by nov 20th hopefully it will work out, I don't want to send the paper application since it takes 68 days as of now, and for only its 19 days

 

[bbears]

Hi,

I wanted to ask if it's still possible to send a CEC application at mid of December 2014 under NOC 0631, Restaurant Manager.
Or has it been reached the CAP already?

I hope somebody could answer me... thank you!

 

[srihari ram]

Hi,

I wanted to ask if it's still possible to send a CEC application at mid of December 2014 under NOC 0631, Restaurant Manager.
Or has it been reached the CAP already?

I hope somebody could answer me... thank you!

CEC says as follows:
Work experience in the following National Occupation Classification (NOC) B occupations (listed with the corresponding NOC code) will not be accepted in the CEC:
Cooks (NOC 6322)
Food service supervisors (NOC 6311)
Administrative officers (NOC 1221)
Administrative assistants (NOC 1241)
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311)
Retail sales supervisors (NOC 6211)

I am not sure if yours is same as NOC 6311. if so, you can not apply under CEC. otherwise you can apply as i dont think CAP will be reached by Dec mid.

 

[Widget]

but should I apply online or should I send in paper application? I have read at another thread where some one applied online without an AOR and was approved, im expecting to get my AOR by nov 27th so If I apply online by nov 20th hopefully it will work out, I don't want to send the paper application since it takes 68 days as of now, and for only its 19 days

Hi maria_786! In my opinion, it's safer to send it by mail. It just gives you more time, which you may need if things don't work out as you expect, e.g. your CEC application is not processed before the the officer looks at your BOWP application, etc...
Remember that to be eligible for BOWP you must "have valid status on a WP that is due to expire within 4 months". If they reject it once I'm not sure if you can apply again, or you need to apply for restoration or who knows!

I find this thread very explanatory:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/cecbridging-open-work-permit-and-timescalesimplied-status-under-iec-t136519.0.html;msg2352446#msg2352446

Good luck!

 

[yokies]

but should I apply online or should I send in paper application? I have read at another thread where some one applied online without an AOR and was approved, im expecting to get my AOR by nov 27th so If I apply online by nov 20th hopefully it will work out, I don't want to send the paper application since it takes 68 days as of now, and for only its 19 days

BOWP online are a quicker turn around time and yes I have read that people have applied online without an AOR and have successfully obtained it this way.
Ultimately its up to you to decide whether you are going to apply online or paper. I also think sending the paper application with a covering letter will be a safer route.

This is just me though, I may put an application online (without an AOR) as well as paper. If they approve my online application then I'm going to withdraw my paper application. This is a little risky as I may end up losing $155 in the process (if they don't approve it online) but if they approve my online application then I'd be able to get my work permit sooner.

 

[joyous]

BOWP online are a quicker turn around time and yes I have read that people have applied online without an AOR and have successfully obtained it this way.
Ultimately its up to you to decide whether you are going to apply online or paper. I also think sending the paper application with a covering letter will be a safer route.

This is just me though, I may put an application online (without an AOR) as well as paper. If they approve my online application then I'm going to withdraw my paper application. This is a little risky as I may end up losing $155 in the process (if they don't approve it online) but if they approve my online application then I'd be able to get my work permit sooner.

I did not know that you can apply for both online and paper version at the same time. So if the online version gets denied, will you still be considered for the paper application? I thought there's only one chance to apply for BOWP.