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Tips for a successful BOWP application

didee

Full Member
May 25, 2014
34
2
Hi,
I am applying for my BOWP and in the document checklist there is a check box for "Offer of employment to a Foreign National Exempt from LMIA - IMM 5802".
Would I require this form from my employer?

I have a full time job, and my work permit is expiring in June. I have a positive AOR for my PR application. Kindly help.

D
 

didee

Full Member
May 25, 2014
34
2
Hi,
An someone please help in telling what should i answer for the question :

"Have you been told by a Citizenship and Immigration Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?"

No or Yes?

This question is part of the check you eleigibility.

Thanks in advance!

D
 

CEC_DEC_27

Star Member
Jul 22, 2014
127
0
Hey I too paid only $410. But now if you see online they are asking for 2 open work permit holder fee. Since we guys did not pay will this lead to rejection of our wifes work permit?


rohangk said:
Yes you need to send photos (not sure how many photos though) with paper application.

i applied for BOWP+SOWP online. It cost me (255 *2) +100 = $410 . They didnt ask for $100 twice.
 

Kota1978

Hero Member
Jan 10, 2015
308
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney,Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-Sep-2014
AOR Received.
30-Jan-2015
Med's Request
24-Feb-2016
Med's Done....
07-Mar-2016
Interview........
RPRF email on Mar-03-2016, paid same day.
Passport Req..
14-Apr-2016
VISA ISSUED...
04-May-2016
LANDED..........
15-May-2016--Yipee!!!!
didee said:
Hi,
An someone please help in telling what should i answer for the question :

"Have you been told by a Citizenship and Immigration Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?"

No or Yes?

This question is part of the check you eleigibility.

Thanks in advance!

D
Yes if you have received AOR.
 

dangerjas

Full Member
Mar 7, 2015
30
5
Dear Senior,

i need your help. I am applying online BOWP application. in Additional Documents Section, i am trying to upload Schedule A Background form. but it is giving me some sort of error and taking to Visitor visa application. then, what is solution ? should i go without it or must upload it ?

I would be extremely thankful for your advice.
 

rohangk

Hero Member
Dec 4, 2014
217
6
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Ottawa (CPC-O)
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19th Aug, 2014
AOR Received.
11th Dec, 2014
IELTS Request
CELPIP submitted with appln
Med's Request
2nd Feb 2016, 8th Mar 2016 (Additional tests)
Med's Done....
Checkup on 18th Jan 2016 (Upfront), Report submitted on 29th Jan 2016. Additional Medical test report submitted on 26th Feb 2016. 2nd Additional reports submitted on 2nd April.
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
7th July 2016 (RPRF requested and paid on 3rd March 2016)
VISA ISSUED...
14th July 2016
LANDED..........
20th Sept 2016
CEC_DEC_27 said:
Hey I too paid only $410. But now if you see online they are asking for 2 open work permit holder fee. Since we guys did not pay will this lead to rejection of our wifes work permit?
It wasnt our fault. We had to pay what the system tells us. We couldnt have paid more or less even if we wanted to.
I dont think they will reject. They might send a letter to pay the additional $100 if needed.
Also who knows.. maybe at that time it was $100 per online transaction..then they might have later changed to $100 per wp appln.
 

rohangk

Hero Member
Dec 4, 2014
217
6
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Ottawa (CPC-O)
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19th Aug, 2014
AOR Received.
11th Dec, 2014
IELTS Request
CELPIP submitted with appln
Med's Request
2nd Feb 2016, 8th Mar 2016 (Additional tests)
Med's Done....
Checkup on 18th Jan 2016 (Upfront), Report submitted on 29th Jan 2016. Additional Medical test report submitted on 26th Feb 2016. 2nd Additional reports submitted on 2nd April.
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
7th July 2016 (RPRF requested and paid on 3rd March 2016)
VISA ISSUED...
14th July 2016
LANDED..........
20th Sept 2016
dangerjas said:
Dear Senior,

i need your help. I am applying online BOWP application. in Additional Documents Section, i am trying to upload Schedule A Background form. but it is giving me some sort of error and taking to Visitor visa application. then, what is solution ? should i go without it or must upload it ?

I would be extremely thankful for your advice.
Its a little buggy. You need to keep trying. I was getting a server error while trying to upload. But finally uploaded the 3rd time.
 

watthell86

Full Member
Oct 29, 2014
47
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottwa
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-08-2014
Doc's Request.
Waiting
Nomination.....
02-06-2014
AOR Received.
17-03-2015
IELTS Request
NA
Med's Request
Waiting
Med's Done....
Waiting
Interview........
Waiting
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
NA
LANDED..........
NA
hey rohangk,

Are you sure that we have to send pictures with paper application?, because the checklist dose not ask for it. I even confirmed it with the CIC agent, and she said I dont need any pictures.


rohangk said:
Yes you need to send photos (not sure how many photos though) with paper application.

i applied for BOWP+SOWP online. It cost me (255 *2) +100 = $410 . They didnt ask for $100 twice.
 

arowberry

Hero Member
Nov 25, 2012
491
36
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
1254
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2014
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
Med's Request
26-09-2014
Med's Done....
03-10-2014
LANDED..........
27-11-2014
watthell86 said:
hey rohangk,

Are you sure that we have to send pictures with paper application?, because the checklist dose not ask for it. I even confirmed it with the CIC agent, and she said I dont need any pictures.
You're correct that you don't. I know because I didn't include any :)
 

rohangk

Hero Member
Dec 4, 2014
217
6
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Ottawa (CPC-O)
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19th Aug, 2014
AOR Received.
11th Dec, 2014
IELTS Request
CELPIP submitted with appln
Med's Request
2nd Feb 2016, 8th Mar 2016 (Additional tests)
Med's Done....
Checkup on 18th Jan 2016 (Upfront), Report submitted on 29th Jan 2016. Additional Medical test report submitted on 26th Feb 2016. 2nd Additional reports submitted on 2nd April.
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
7th July 2016 (RPRF requested and paid on 3rd March 2016)
VISA ISSUED...
14th July 2016
LANDED..........
20th Sept 2016
watthell86 said:
hey rohangk,

Are you sure that we have to send pictures with paper application?, because the checklist dose not ask for it. I even confirmed it with the CIC agent, and she said I dont need any pictures.
If the paper appln checklist doesnt ask, dont provide. I did online, it required a photo.
 

rohangk

Hero Member
Dec 4, 2014
217
6
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Ottawa (CPC-O)
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19th Aug, 2014
AOR Received.
11th Dec, 2014
IELTS Request
CELPIP submitted with appln
Med's Request
2nd Feb 2016, 8th Mar 2016 (Additional tests)
Med's Done....
Checkup on 18th Jan 2016 (Upfront), Report submitted on 29th Jan 2016. Additional Medical test report submitted on 26th Feb 2016. 2nd Additional reports submitted on 2nd April.
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
7th July 2016 (RPRF requested and paid on 3rd March 2016)
VISA ISSUED...
14th July 2016
LANDED..........
20th Sept 2016
For the online BOWP application. After uploading,paying and submitting the application we get the submit confirmation with payment receipt.
At the bottom of the receipt it says,

"Please print two copies of this receipt, send one to Citizenship and Immigration Canada and keep one
for your records. Please also note that the payer's name on this receipt does not have to be the same
as the one on the application form."

Is this required to be done for online applications? or is it for paper applicants only.
 

dangerjas

Full Member
Mar 7, 2015
30
5
Dear Friends,

I am applying Online BOWP. But, i am unable to upload Schedule A Background form. Can i proceed my application without it or it is mandatory for BOWP.

Please advice.

In advance, thankful for your advice and time.
 

ms.reannox

Hero Member
Jul 6, 2012
277
41
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-OTTAWA
NOC Code......
1311
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Oct.10 2014, Charged Dec 17, 2014
Nomination.....
PER Jan. 16 2015
AOR Received.
Feb 3, 2015 reached Ottawa
File Transfer...
RPRF Mar 9, 2015
Med's Request
Mar 10, 2015
Med's Done....
Mar 16, 2015; Uploaded Mar 23, 2015; 3rd Line: Mar 30, 2015
Passport Req..
May 26, 2015
Hi guys, did you received an email that there has been update on your application the day it was approved or the day before?

Thank you!