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Tips for a successful BOWP application

canadacec2012

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Apr 19, 2012
213
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Category........
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CPP O
NOC Code......
2283
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hi All,

I have done some research on BOWP going thought the posts in forum and providing some tips to get BOWP without hassle.

Tips for BOWP
• Read the OB485 for BOWP eligibility - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob485.asp
• BOWP Application form – IMM5710 link - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp
• IMM5710 form filling
o Select Open Work Permit(Type of Work permit are you applying for)
o Do NOT indicate a specific employer(BOWP application - Not Applicable)
o Include an explanation letter and mention OB485, your CEC file number and also include a copy of the AOR your received and your currently valid work permit, all in one PDF file in that order.
o Question 3 in form IMM5710 – A work permit with same employer and/or A work permit with new employer
• We can withdraw the BOWP application before file is not being start processing - email address for BOWP questions/clarifications/Withdraw - question @ cic.gc.ca,
email below details for Withdraw BOWP
Complete Name;
Client ID number, if you have one;
Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD);
Country of birth;
Complete address (including the postal code). If the residential address is different from the mailing address, please provide both addresses;
Telephone number. If you have more than one contact number, please provide them all;
Application type;
Date the e-Application was transmitted;
Online application reference number;
Payment receipt number
 
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gong0704

Full Member
Apr 29, 2013
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Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
May/01/2013
AOR Received.
Jun/18/2013
IELTS Request
Submitted with Application
File Transfer...
RFRF and BIO: Feb/21/2014
Med's Request
Feb/18/2014
Med's Done....
Feb/22/2014
Interview........
Not requested
Passport Req..
Mar/6/2014
VISA ISSUED...
Mar/13/2014
LANDED..........
Mar/23/2014 (ECAS shows complete)
thanks for the tips!
 

BritGirl2305

Star Member
Feb 13, 2013
55
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP O
NOC Code......
1223
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-05-2013
AOR Received.
16-7-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
Started process - 3rd Feb 2014
Med's Request
4-2-2013
Med's Done....
6-2-2014, Results transfered by doctor 19th Feb 2014, Medical uploaded 3rd March 2014
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
N/A - Decision Made: 10th March 2014
What do you put for question 1 - UCI? or do you just leave that part?
Thanks
 

canadacec2012

Hero Member
Apr 19, 2012
213
10
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP O
NOC Code......
2283
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
UCI - Client ID on work permit (8 digits number )
 

deepahuja26

Star Member
Nov 5, 2012
62
1
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP - Ottawa
NOC Code......
6311
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-04-2013
Doc's Request.
12-06-2013
AOR Received.
13-05-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with the Application
Med's Request
10-12-2013
Med's Done....
17-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
10-01-2014
LANDED..........
.....
Hey what about employment details for last 10 years?? Do we have to fill all the information in there or leave it blank? (Applying Online)
 

canadacec2012

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Apr 19, 2012
213
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Category........
Visa Office......
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NOC Code......
2283
Job Offer........
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employment details for last 10 years is personal details . you need provide the personal deatils in form.
 

BritGirl2305

Star Member
Feb 13, 2013
55
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP O
NOC Code......
1223
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-05-2013
AOR Received.
16-7-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
Started process - 3rd Feb 2014
Med's Request
4-2-2013
Med's Done....
6-2-2014, Results transfered by doctor 19th Feb 2014, Medical uploaded 3rd March 2014
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
N/A - Decision Made: 10th March 2014
Oh thank you :D
 

deepahuja26

Star Member
Nov 5, 2012
62
1
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP - Ottawa
NOC Code......
6311
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-04-2013
Doc's Request.
12-06-2013
AOR Received.
13-05-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with the Application
Med's Request
10-12-2013
Med's Done....
17-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
10-01-2014
LANDED..........
.....
canadacec2012 said:
employment details for last 10 years is personal details . you need provide the personal deatils in form.
Thanks for the reply and just couple more things. For questions 2 to 7 in Details of Intended work in Canada do you leave all of them blank or write N/A? Also, are the photo specifications same as the one we sent with our PR application i.e. 35mm X 45mm??


Cheers
 

canadacec2012

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Apr 19, 2012
213
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2283
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hi deepahuja,

Details of Intended work in Canada

Q1- Open Work Permit
Q2 -BOWP application - Not Applicable
Q3 to Q7 - Blank

Pls refer the link for Photo Sepcifications - its 35mm*45mm
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/photospecs-cit.asp
 

zeecaniago

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Jul 15, 2012
27
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"Do NOT indicate a specific employer(BOWP application - Not Applicable)"

What do you mean by this? There is a section in the form where it asks for "Intended Employer". Is it the one you are referring too? I am currently working in a company right now and my PGWP is about to expire. It doesn't seem right to me to not include this information.
 

LCM21

Hero Member
May 1, 2013
206
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Vancouver, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
1123
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 29, 2013
AOR Received.
June 13, 2013
Med's Request
December 13, 2013
Med's Done....
January 10, 2014 (received 22/01/14)
Interview........
Waved
Passport Req..
Visa Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
January 21, 2014
LANDED..........
February 8, 2014
zeecaniago said:
"Do NOT indicate a specific employer(BOWP application - Not Applicable)"

What do you mean by this? There is a section in the form where it asks for "Intended Employer". Is it the one you are referring too? I am currently working in a company right now and my PGWP is about to expire. It doesn't seem right to me to not include this information.
You shouldn't include employer information if you want to receive the Bridging OPEN Work Permit. It could happen that CIC gets confused and ask you for a LMO.
 

canadacec2012

Hero Member
Apr 19, 2012
213
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Category........
Visa Office......
CPP O
NOC Code......
2283
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
i totally agree with LCM21 answer.
 

Berm88

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Jun 27, 2012
57
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I recently applied for a BOWP and I did indicate my current employer and I put my job offer letter... I did not attach my AOR though, is this really bad?
I don't think there's a way for me to include the AOR at this stage anymore or the letter of explanation, I am freaking out!!! Please help!!
 

canadacec2012

Hero Member
Apr 19, 2012
213
10
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP O
NOC Code......
2283
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Berm88 said:
I recently applied for a BOWP and I did indicate my current employer and I put my job offer letter... I did not attach my AOR though, is this really bad?
I don't think there's a way for me to include the AOR at this stage anymore or the letter of explanation, I am freaking out!!! Please help!!
Let's hope for best, its all depends on the officer who is evaluating the BOWP application