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BOWP Tracker 2020

AkshayG

Full Member
Sep 29, 2020
48
49
Some good news at last. My and my wife’s BOWP got approved yesterday amd extended for one more year. It was quick.

AOR - Feb 24
Approved - Mar 11
 

ajitmc

Full Member
Feb 18, 2021
46
39
Category........
CEC
AOR Received.
19-09-2020
It is good news that BOWP is processing much faster
Applied - Feb 23
WP EXT - Feb 26
Final Approval - Mar 12

For self and spouse
 
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mstefan

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2021
415
288
Burlington, ON
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2174
App. Filed.......
17-02-2021
AOR Received.
18-02-2021
Med's Done....
16-02-2021
LANDED..........
27-09-2021
I applied for BOWP, SOWP and visitor record extension for my 2 kids on February 24th. Still waiting for an answer. I can see that others are getting approvals much faster these days. Anyone like me still waiting?
 

Fiona 512

Full Member
Feb 12, 2021
31
42
I applied for BOWP, SOWP and visitor record extension for my 2 kids on February 24th. Still waiting for an answer. I can see that others are getting approvals much faster these days. Anyone like me still waiting?
Applied on February 20th BOWP - still waiting.
 
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mstefan

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2021
415
288
Burlington, ON
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2174
App. Filed.......
17-02-2021
AOR Received.
18-02-2021
Med's Done....
16-02-2021
LANDED..........
27-09-2021
Applied on February 20th BOWP - still waiting.
Thanks. When seeing all those fast processing lately, I thought something may be wrong with my application. When does your current permit expire? Mine is valid until May 5th so there is no rush, maybe that's why they haven't done it yet...
 

Anxietea

Full Member
Mar 11, 2021
24
23
Category........
CEC
I applied for BOWP, SOWP and visitor record extension for my 2 kids on February 24th. Still waiting for an answer. I can see that others are getting approvals much faster these days. Anyone like me still waiting?
I also applied on the 24th (I am the only applicant) and haven‘t heard anything yet. I‘m hoping to get it this week, currently on a closed WP and can‘t wait to finally have an open WP again.
 
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Fiona 512

Full Member
Feb 12, 2021
31
42
Thanks. When seeing all those fast processing lately, I thought something may be wrong with my application. When does your current permit expire? Mine is valid until May 5th so there is no rush, maybe that's why they haven't done it yet...
Mine expires on June 17.
 
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tom93

Star Member
Mar 12, 2021
167
49
I applied for BOWP, SOWP and visitor record extension for my 2 kids on February 24th. Still waiting for an answer. I can see that others are getting approvals much faster these days. Anyone like me still waiting?
Hey @mstefan! Do you know if an applicant can extend the Open work permit under new public policy i.e., 18 month extension while the Permanent residence application is in progress? Or Is it just has to be the normal BOWP?

Please let me know! Thank you
 
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mstefan

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2021
415
288
Burlington, ON
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2174
App. Filed.......
17-02-2021
AOR Received.
18-02-2021
Med's Done....
16-02-2021
LANDED..........
27-09-2021
Hey @mstefan! Do you if an applicant can extend the Open work permit under new public policy i.e., 18 month extension while the Permanent residence application is in progress? Or Is it just has to be the normal BOWP?

Please let me know! Thank you
Hey, check here :) The new public policy seems to be only for valid PGWP holders and those whose PGWP expired on or after JAN 30 2021. Are you on PGWP right now that is expiring in less than 4 months? Or did your PGWP expire on or after JAN 30 2021 and you remained legally in Canada?
 

tom93

Star Member
Mar 12, 2021
167
49
Hey, check here :) The new public policy seems to be only for valid PGWP holders and those whose PGWP expired on or after JAN 30 2021. Are you on PGWP right now that is expiring in less than 4 months? Or did your PGWP expire on or after JAN 30 2021 and you remained legally in Canada?
Thanks for your reply @mstefan ..Neither!.My current open work permit expires late september this year, so it falls under the 4 months timeframe based on program end date i.e., july 27 and my permanent residence application is in progress! So I was wondering if I can normally go for BOWP or apply under the new federal public policy if necessary


To sum up, I was wondering if I can apply under the new public policy while the Permanent Residence application is in progress
 
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Jass98

Star Member
Feb 9, 2018
156
29
I also applied on the 24th (I am the only applicant) and haven‘t heard anything yet. I‘m hoping to get it this week, currently on a closed WP and can‘t wait to finally have an open WP again.
I am also on closed work permit. Can we do 2 jobs after getting BOWP ?