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Tips for a successful BOWP application

rajjj

Hero Member
Oct 12, 2010
305
3
TORONTO
Category........
Visa Office......
cpp ottawa
NOC Code......
6211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-02-2013
Doc's Request.
FEE PAID ONLINE
Nomination.....
NO
AOR Received.
05- 04-2013
IELTS Request
yes
horvathc said:
Sorry for the late answer, I was busy with work.
Cover letter is optional but it's good to have. It's very easy, you just shortly describe your situation, there are several good examples of this...

Good luck! :)
thank for reply ......I m going apply tomorrow let see when I will get ......
 

Winter27996

Full Member
Apr 7, 2014
46
1
Victoria, BC
Category........
NOC Code......
0621
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-02-14
AOR Received.
10-03-14
Med's Request
17-09-14
Med's Done....
22-09-14
Hi guys! What do I do if I can't fit my work history for the past 10 years in the space provided? I am applying online........
 

Toronto2013

Hero Member
Jul 18, 2013
584
14
Create additional sheets for work experience, scan it along with the explanation letter. In the letter mention that you have attached additional sheets to include past 10 years work experience.
 

Ninfo

Star Member
Aug 20, 2013
70
0
Hi,

Could someone please provide me information regarding my situation.

I am going to apply for PNP. I have PGWP untill this december 2014. If my PNP gets approved in next 3 months, then can I apply for workpermit with approval letter ? or do I have to wait untill just 4 months left for current visa expiry ?
 

KevinSong

Star Member
Jul 15, 2013
104
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-10-2013
Doc's Request.
08-05-2014 (additional doc request)
Med's Request
08-06-2014
Med's Done....
20-06-2014
Passport Req..
visa exempt
VISA ISSUED...
copr on 16-07-2014
LANDED..........
16-07-2014 at pacific highway
Ninfo said:
Hi,

Could someone please provide me information regarding my situation.

I am going to apply for PNP. I have PGWP untill this december 2014. If my PNP gets approved in next 3 months, then can I apply for workpermit with approval letter ? or do I have to wait untill just 4 months left for current visa expiry ?
I would wait until the current permit is expired within 4 months. PGWP is also an open work permit and there is nothing special on BOWP compare to PGWP
 

Ghagen

Star Member
Jan 13, 2013
85
0
Edmonton
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Received @ CIO, CEC: 30-09-2013/ PNP: 27-12-2013
Nomination.....
AINP NOMINATED- 09/10/2013
AOR Received.
CEC: 14-11-2013/ PNP: 04-02-2014
IELTS Request
Submit with application
Med's Request
04-02-2014 (PNP)
Med's Done....
08-02-2014
Passport Req..
04-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
18-11-2014
LANDED..........
08-12-2014
Hello Everyone,
I have a question, appreciated for your valuable answers. I applied BOWP in April 2, 2014 for me and for my wife by online. I got my BOWP approved already but my spouse application is still pending. Now question is she didn't complete her chest X-ray coz she is pregnant, She can't get her work permit before her X-ray?? Her work permit gonna expire by August 2 and due date is Sep 11. In case if she didn't get her work permit is there any rule for extend or renew her health card and SIN?? Thanks
 

horvathc

Star Member
Nov 18, 2013
156
2
124
Canada, Alberta, Fort McMurray
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-08-2013
AOR Received.
21-10-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
18-03-2014
Med's Done....
16-04-2014
Passport Req..
None - Visa exempt country
LANDED..........
23-08-2014
Ghagen said:
Hello Everyone,
I have a question, appreciated for your valuable answers. I applied BOWP in April 2, 2014 for me and for my wife by online. I got my BOWP approved already but my spouse application is still pending. Now question is she didn't complete her chest X-ray coz she is pregnant, She can't get her work permit before her X-ray?? Her work permit gonna expire by August 2 and due date is Sep 11. In case if she didn't get her work permit is there any rule for extend or renew her health card and SIN?? Thanks
Hi,

As there is no medical requirement for BOWP or Open work permit than this should not affect her permit. I guess if your BOWP approved her OP should approved soon too! Wait few days, and if it's the same, maybe you can try to call CIC Helpdesk and ask them about. ;)
 

swathi461

Star Member
Apr 15, 2014
98
2
Category........
Visa Office......
cpc-ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-04-2014: APP. Received=22-04-2014
AOR Received.
26-05-2014
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
waiting???
Hi
Just a quick question?
Can we apply for Owp for Dependent based on BOWP of Applicant?


Thanks in Advance!
 

LPS

Champion Member
Aug 7, 2013
1,250
37
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-O
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-08-2013
AOR Received.
07-10-2013
Med's Request
07-03-2014
Med's Done....
26-03-2014
LANDED..........
09-04-2014
Ghagen said:
Hello Everyone,
I have a question, appreciated for your valuable answers. I applied BOWP in April 2, 2014 for me and for my wife by online. I got my BOWP approved already but my spouse application is still pending. Now question is she didn't complete her chest X-ray coz she is pregnant, She can't get her work permit before her X-ray?? Her work permit gonna expire by August 2 and due date is Sep 11. In case if she didn't get her work permit is there any rule for extend or renew her health card and SIN?? Thanks
I assume the X-ray is related to the CEC application? The BOWP only requires that you have a CEC (or other eligible class) application pending and have received the acknowledgement. The x-ray does not affect it. Unless the work permit required a medical exam for some reason?

If her work permit expires before the BOWP is approved, she will be on implied status. A SIN cannot be extended without the new permit, but one may continue to use an expired SIN during implied status.

Health cards cannot be extended during implied status (certainly not in Ontario).
 

Ghagen

Star Member
Jan 13, 2013
85
0
Edmonton
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Received @ CIO, CEC: 30-09-2013/ PNP: 27-12-2013
Nomination.....
AINP NOMINATED- 09/10/2013
AOR Received.
CEC: 14-11-2013/ PNP: 04-02-2014
IELTS Request
Submit with application
Med's Request
04-02-2014 (PNP)
Med's Done....
08-02-2014
Passport Req..
04-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
18-11-2014
LANDED..........
08-12-2014
LPS said:
I assume the X-ray is related to the CEC application? The BOWP only requires that you have a CEC (or other eligible class) application pending and have received the acknowledgement. The x-ray does not affect it. Unless the work permit required a medical exam for some reason?

If her work permit expires before the BOWP is approved, she will be on implied status. A SIN cannot be extended without the new permit, but one may continue to use an expired SIN during implied status.

Health cards cannot be extended during implied status (certainly not in Ontario).
Thank you so much LPS
 

KGR32

Newbie
May 3, 2014
2
0
Hey,

Just wondering if anyone can assist me with some information.

I am applying for a BOWP on my CEC application. In this application i included my Common Law partner, however she does not need a BOWP because she has to return to her home country of Chile when her current work permit expires.

So in my IMM 5710 i have identified that i have a common Law partner, and i will include a copy of the declaration of common law, however no where on forms can i see a anywhere to indicate that my partner will not be requiring a BOWP.

I appreciate that us being in different countries for a number of months is outside of the given requirements of a "common law" relationship, however due to the immigration barriers we face, there is no alternative.

I was planning to explain these details in a cover letter and submit that with the application, but if anyone has any information that might help it would be appreciated.

Thanks
 

iamelle

Hero Member
Oct 14, 2012
274
8
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb. 20, 2014
AOR Received.
March 18, 2014
IELTS Request
CELPIP - Sent with application
Med's Request
Sept 9, 2014
Med's Done....
Sept 19, 2014
Passport Req..
January 21, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
March 26, 2015
LANDED..........
March 28, 2015
Hello everyone :)

I applied for BOWP for me and OWP for my spouse last Friday, May 2. I received an email last Saturday, May 3 that my application has been updated. When I checked MyCIC, there was already and application number on my BOWP application but nothing on my spouse's. Is that normal? How soon do we get an update on my spouse's application?

Thanks!
 
R

ramuaushetty

Guest
thanx for the awesome tips guys... ;)
I got my BOWP.
Do i need to apply for TRV now and get new sin number?

Cheers,

Ramu
 

iamelle

Hero Member
Oct 14, 2012
274
8
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb. 20, 2014
AOR Received.
March 18, 2014
IELTS Request
CELPIP - Sent with application
Med's Request
Sept 9, 2014
Med's Done....
Sept 19, 2014
Passport Req..
January 21, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
March 26, 2015
LANDED..........
March 28, 2015
^ Congratulations! How long was the processing?

Just an update, I logged in to MyCIC now and found that there is an application number on my husband's OWP app already :) Now on to the waiting game :)