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Tips for a successful BOWP application

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
may4ank said:
There is few questions on extending my BWOP. I am CEC 2014 applicant. My timeline on leftside :-

1. Have you had a medical exam performed by a CIC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months? -- I have given my medicals in feb 2015. Should I give yes? and upload the receipt ?

2. very first question what you want to do in canada--> temporary work more than 6 months.

Please advise
Yes to both your questions.
Upload the receipt if after the questionnaire the receipt is mentioned in the list of docs required.
 

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
AmanS said:
after uploading all my documents it does not give me an option to continue(just exit questionnaire) so confused man.
Thats weird. After the questionnaire you should get a list of docs required for all applicants and then a button to proceed with application.
Do you get a code at the end of the questionnaire? you can use that code to start a new application 'submission process.
 

Kenny Walker

Newbie
Jul 16, 2015
2
0
Hello everyone, Need some help.
I applied for PR under CEC category, received file# in June 2014.
My "post grad OWP" expires on Nov 7th 2015. I'm currently working.
Wanted to know when will be the right time to apply BOWP and what is the processing time for BOWP ?
Thank you.
 

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
Kenny Walker said:
Hello everyone, Need some help.
I applied for PR under CEC category, received file# in June 2014.
My "post grad OWP" expires on Nov 7th 2015. I'm currently working.
Wanted to know when will be the right time to apply BOWP and what is the processing time for BOWP ?
Thank you.
Currently 99 days for an online application:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp

You can apply now as you have less than four months remaining on your current work permit.
 

larderland

Full Member
May 3, 2015
42
0
I messed up bad. i submitted my bridging visa yday but the photo i uploaded was a png, just looked at it there and it doesn't even save as a pdf. its not even a photo, just a small icon,what do i do? can i upload the correct pic?do i have to make call? send another bridge application? will they reject my bridge or contact me for 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
larderland said:
I messed up bad. i submitted my bridging visa yday but the photo i uploaded was a png, just looked at it there and it doesn't even save as a pdf. its not even a photo, just a small icon,what do i do? can i upload the correct pic?do i have to make call? send another bridge application? will they reject my bridge or contact me for a photo?
I think they will contact you via email to update the photo.
 

larderland

Full Member
May 3, 2015
42
0
MY VISA EXPRIES SEP 2ND AND I RECEIVED AOR, just sumitting my open work permit (again)
just to be sure
Few questions:
extend visa for less or more than 6 months?
document number if the most recent visitor record, study permit, work permit or temporary resident permit- is this the w number on your work visa??
do you have a written job offer- I assume no unless you have a visa?
 

tankthinks

Star Member
Feb 12, 2015
90
8
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hey does BOWP belongs to "New Employer" app or "Same Employer"? Different processing time for those two categories. I submitted my app but only got the 1st AOR... so really hope BOWP belongs to "same employer" as the processing time is way slower so i have more time to wait for the AOR.
 

Cepheus74

Star Member
Feb 23, 2012
96
1
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney
NOC Code......
6221
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-05-2014
AOR Received.
23-06-2014
LANDED..........
In Canada
Its that time again. To apply to extend my BOWP.

I'm on onlineservices-servicesenligne.cic.gc.ca and am trying to get a personal reference code, but each time I go through the wizard it takes me down the samn EE route.

Should I just file this via paper, it is quicker after all LOLz.

Thanks for any suggestions.

UPDATE: I found I have to select Longer than 6 months....
 

Olrdude

Star Member
Feb 2, 2015
60
1
Should I do paper-based or online application? I might not have the 2nd AOR through Express Entry...
 

dlobo2

Star Member
Feb 26, 2014
56
0
once we get an aor from cec and have a pnp certificiate, does the employer need to fill any section or pay any fees for BOWP
 

cec14

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
251
3
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-06-2014
IELTS Request
submitted with Application
AmanS said:
after uploading all my documents it does not give me an option to continue(just exit questionnaire) so confused man.
Hay Aman,

Did U get a solution to the problem,I get the same issue here. Could U pl help??
 

ABS_1382

Hero Member
May 16, 2014
473
16
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-10-2014
Doc's Request.
All docs sent with the file...
AOR Received.
18-02-2015
Med's Done....
08-03-2016 (Upfront - Med and RPRF)
Passport Req..
14-04-2016, Passport Sent: 18-04-2016, Received Back: 04-05-2016
Hello All,

I am completing form 5710...the 3rd question on the form says - 'I am applying for one or more of the following'
1. A work Permit with Same employer
2. An initial Work permit or a work permit with new employer
3. Restoration of your status as a Worker
4. temporary Resident Permit...

What should I select?

Thanks..
 

cec14

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
251
3
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-06-2014
IELTS Request
submitted with Application
after uploading all my documents it does not give me an option to continue(just exit questionnaire). How to submit the documents??

Can someone help?Urgent please..