Tips for a successful BOWP application

[Jayson]

Thanks a lot!!

No worries Jalex.

 

[Jalex23]

I was going to send the BOWP application today but I am having trouble.

First the online tool said that IMM570 was not valid because I checked "Initial temporary resident permit or extension of temporary resident permit" and if so the application must be sent by mail. Therefore I only left checked "A Work permit with the same employer".

Is this correct?

Then I found there was no way to upload the AOR, work permit neither the "Employment History" extra page for IMM570 (three spaces are not enough).

What to do?

The options are quite inflexible. I can only submit:

- Offer of employment
- Proof that you meet requirements of the job being offered
- Digital Photo
- LMO
- Passport

So how do I upload them?

And what about the digital photo? Should I attach it?

I was going to ONLY submit:

- IMM570
- AOR
- Latest Work Permit

I am a little confused. Any advice?

 

[Jayson]

I was going to send the BOWP application today but I am having trouble.

First the online tool said that IMM570 was not valid because I checked "Initial temporary resident permit or extension of temporary resident permit" and if so the application must be sent by mail. Therefore I only left checked "A Work permit with the same employer".

Is this correct?

Then I found there was no way to upload the AOR, work permit neither the "Employment History" extra page for IMM570 (three spaces are not enough).

What to do?

The options are quite inflexible. I can only submit:

- Offer of employment
- Proof that you meet requirements of the job being offered
- Digital Photo
- LMO
- Passport

So how do I upload them?

And what about the digital photo? Should I attach it?

I was going to ONLY submit:

- IMM570
- AOR
- Latest Work Permit

I am a little confused. Any advice?

Enter information about present and past employer not employer's.

Scan and attach documents/photo along. You will be fine.

The application is straight forward. BOWP is always open!!!

 

[Jalex23]

Enter information about present and past employer not employer's.

But the IMM570 says "enter the information for the last 10 years"...

Scan and attach documents/photo along. You will be fine.

Which documents?

And where do I attach the documents that are not part of the standard list? E.g. AOR. There is no slot where I can upload the AOR as a single document neither a "other documents" slot.

 

[iam_toby]

But the IMM570 says "enter the information for the last 10 years"...

Which documents?

And where do I attach the documents that are not part of the standard list? E.g. AOR. There is no slot where I can upload the AOR as a single document neither a "other documents" slot.

I created a 5 page pdf document, with a small letter, the AOR and a reference to the OB485. You can upload it in the letter of explanation field.
I don't know what scanned documents Jayson is talking about tho.

 

[Jayson]

Which documents?

And where do I attach the documents that are not part of the standard list? E.g. AOR. There is no slot where I can upload the AOR as a single document neither a "other documents" slot.

Documents : Current Work permit, Passport copy, etc.

You will know how to upload documents once you start the application.

 

[upwardspiral]

Hey guys, I have a question about the bowp -

On http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob485A.asp there is a clause which goes -

Please note the following foreign nationals do not qualify -
Foreign nationals whose work permits are valid for longer than four months and/or already have a new LMO that can be used as the basis for new work permit application

On my current work permit it says LMO valid for one year but my WP was issued to my (old) passport expiry date (one month short of the LMO).
Do you guys think the above clause might be an issue as I'm considering applying within 4 months of my wp expiring but technically 5 months of my LMO expiring? I'm guessing it's not considered a new LMO and I should be fine.

 

[Jalex23]

You will know how to upload documents once you start the application.

I have already started it and I was uploading the documents when I noticed there is no "AOR" field... so then I came and ask the experts.

I created a 5 page pdf document, with a small letter, the AOR and a reference to the OB485. You can upload it in the letter of explanation field.
I don't know what scanned documents Jayson is talking about tho.

That is what I was thinking... to put all the chunk of documents in the same "explanation letter" as it already says (based on the sample letters in this site) that I am attaching these documents. I think that just makes sense.

What are your thoughts on digital photos? Should or shouldn't? I remember reading in the forums it is not advisable to provide too much documentation "just in case" as it might confuse CIC.

 

[iam_toby]

I have already started it and I was uploading the documents when I noticed there is no "AOR" field... so then I came and ask the experts.

That is what I was thinking... to put all the chunk of documents in the same "explanation letter" as it already says (based on the sample letters in this site) that I am attaching these documents. I think that just makes sense.

What are your thoughts on digital photos? Should or shouldn't? I remember reading in the forums it is not advisable to provide too much documentation "just in case" as it might confuse CIC.

Digital photos? Well uploading a photo is required. So you should upload one.

 

[Jalex23]

Incredible, another difficulty...

I have created the Letter of Explanation with the attached Work Permit and the attached AOR, uploaded digital photo and passport.

So far so good.

Now... where is the "next" button?

It says in the online form:

"You must upload every requested form and document. You will not be able to proceed to the next steps until you upload every form and document requested."

So basically it is complaining that I haven't provided:
- "Offer of employment"
- "Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from HRSDC or proof of submission"
- "Proof that you meet the requirements of the job being offered"

As Jayson has kindly stated, BOWP is open so no need for those documents. I can provide my contract, my diploma and some certs. But the LMO I don't have one.

What to do?

 

[Jalex23]

Incredible, another difficulty...

I have created the Letter of Explanation with the attached Work Permit and the attached AOR, uploaded digital photo and passport.

So far so good.

Now... where is the "next" button?

It says in the online form:

"You must upload every requested form and document. You will not be able to proceed to the next steps until you upload every form and document requested."

So basically it is complaining that I haven't provided:
- "Offer of employment"
- "Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from HRSDC or proof of submission"
- "Proof that you meet the requirements of the job being offered"

As Jayson has kindly stated, BOWP is open so no need for those documents. I can provide my contract, my diploma and some certs. But the LMO I don't have one.

What to do?

I figured it out. Seems that we have to obviate some stuff...

From this thread: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/bowp-online-application-trouble-help-please-t157850.15.html

The secret relies in this question "trio":

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

Do you have a written job offer?
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If you select NO-YES-NO it will only send you for a visitor VISA.
IF you select NO-YES-YES it will ask you for LMO, proof of being able to fullfill the job and the job offer.
If you select YES-YES-NO this is the BOWP, as it only asks you for your passport, digital photo, letter of expalanation (schedule1) and IMM5710

This is more like it.

Thanks guys for all your help, this forum rocks!!

 

[Jayson]

I figured it out. Seems that we have to obviate some stuff...

From this thread: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/bowp-online-application-trouble-help-please-t157850.15.html

The secret relies in this question "trio":

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

Do you have a written job offer?
-----------

If you select NO-YES-NO it will only send you for a visitor VISA.
IF you select NO-YES-YES it will ask you for LMO, proof of being able to fullfill the job and the job offer.
If you select YES-YES-NO this is the BOWP, as it only asks you for your passport, digital photo, letter of expalanation (schedule1) and IMM5710

This is more like it.

Thanks guys for all your help, this forum rocks!!

As Jayson has kindly stated, BOWP is open so no need for those documents.





As Jayson has kindly stated,

Documents : Current Work permit, Passport copy, etc.

You will know how to upload documents once you start the application. Wink






As Jayson had kindly stated,

You were never out of status. Take it easy.

Pull out the most recent check-list. Don't make choices.

You need an LMO unless you are a CEC applicant.

No need for any proof. Just include your PR file no. That explains everything.

Include a cover letter. Be straight forward. Don't write stories.

BOWP is always OPEN!

Apply online, saves you time and money.

 

[LPS]

Jayson has missed the point.

For the online submission to configure itself for a BOWP, it seems you have to answer "yes" to the "approved in principle" question. That isn't really what an AOR is (it's merely a statement that you submitted a complete application). My guess is that the question encompasses any "positive eligibility assessment" under OB485A.

 

[PP323]

I have one question, my current work permit is getting expire in Dec, so I am eligible to apply for BOWP.
Is it possible to apply for Open work permit of my wife in the same online application which I am going to file for my bridge work permit?
She is currently in Canada on Dependent (VISIT) visa.

I have two option:
1. apply for my own BOWP and her Visitor Record. once she gets her Visitor record then apply for Open work permit.
2. apply for my own BOWP and her Open Work permit.

Which one would be better and valid option?

Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[kijo]

I have one question, my current work permit is getting expire in Dec, so I am eligible to apply for BOWP.
Is it possible to apply for Open work permit of my wife in the same online application which I am going to file for my bridge work permit?
She is currently in Canada on Dependent (VISIT) visa.

I have two option:
1. apply for my own BOWP and her Visitor Record. once she gets her Visitor record then apply for Open work permit.
2. apply for my own BOWP and her Open Work permit.

Which one would be better and valid option?

Any help is greatly appreciated

Option 2. She being your spouse, gets Open work permit.
Please read this
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob485A.asp