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    BOWP - How many of you have applied and received it successfully?

    Thanks for the additional info. How about rejection? also by mail? (touchwood! but since I've sent it ahead of receiving an AOR...)
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    BOWP - How many of you have applied and received it successfully?

    http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp I think they are still processing applications received in late April to early May.
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    BOWP - How many of you have applied and received it successfully?

    i have just sent out my paper application for BOWP this morning, I've only paid $155. What should I do?
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    BOWP document checklist

    Got it! :) I wonder if my client ID or UCI will be the same... or every application has a different UCI?
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    Tips for a successful BOWP application

    I understand that employer information should not be included on the IMM5710 form since it's an open work permit, but I saw some sample explanation letters in the first few pages of this thread (dated Aug 2013, before the revised bulletin) mentioning a job offer letter is attached when AOR has...
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    BOWP document checklist

    I wonder what documents are needed for paper BOWP app. (I tried to browse through the two long threads but in vain) Should I do the same way as: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp ?? Thanks!
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    2014 FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER (Openning on May 1, 2014)

    My occupation is among the new eligible occupations under FSW starting from May 1, 2014. But I am already working in Canada for about one year, will apply for CEC in May (hopefully). Since the news is quite unexpected, I am still digesting the new option, just wonder if anyone can advise...
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    Closed WP to BOWP

    (no feedback from the Foreign Work section, pardon me for cross-posting to here) Hi, I am about to send out my closed WP application (finally!), I got a question about Duration of Expected Employment asked on the application form. Since I will apply for CEC once I have enough work experience...
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    *Urgent* Duration of Expected Employment (and BOWP of CEC)

    Hi, I am about to send out my WP application (finally!), I got a question about Duration of Expected Employment asked on the application form. Since I will apply for CEC once I have enough work experience (lacking 2 weeks now), i know that one can only apply for BOWP when the current WP is...
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    Current LMO processing times Jan 2014

    That's a really long wait... what is your NOC? Did you do Workpermit app online or in paper?
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    Status of spouse's open work permit if I lose my job

    I see, so if a CEC applicant who holds a 2-year WP loses/quits the job, s/he has to find another employer for LMO or stay unemployed till the WP expires within 4 months? that's kind of harsh.
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    Do I need police clearance to apply foor PR, after 1 year in WP

    I have a question here, I will need a police certificate from a country that requires a letter from the CIC office in Canada or overseas visa office requesting a police certificate. Any idea how to get that letter? Thanks.
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    Status of spouse's open work permit if I lose my job

    I wonder if OP can apply for BOWP under CEC in this situation?
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    CEC - Issues with getting proper Employment Letter

    Hi, I have a question here. Apart from the employment letter, do we have to submit the employment contract as well? Since I have got pay rise and promotion during the period, but the contract isn't updated. Thanks!
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    Vacation pay counts as working experience?

    Thanks iam_toby & sophie_fr! I'm waiting for my LMO results and people here say IEC participants cannot get implied status. By the time I have the results (hopefully it's +ve), the CEC quota may have been filled. That's why I'm asking.... okay, so another door closed. :'(
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    Vacation pay counts as working experience?

    Hi there, My situation is a bit tricky here, please help. I came to Canada under IEC and it's only available for one year in my country. I will have 11.5 month full time experience (in office environment, M-F 9-5, 37.5 hours a week) when my IEC expires in April. To be exact, I will have 11...
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    IELTS or CELPIP...when time is a constraint

    Since the CEC quota is taking up quite fast, I am planning to submit my application in mid-May once I have gained enough work experience. I have taken IELTS (Academic) a few years ago and got an overall 7.5, the next IELTS General in my city will be Apr 5 and May 10. I have also checked...
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    IEC and implied status? and what'll happen next

    I really appreciate all the help I get from this forum. But I can't help wondering under what circumstance "unless extending a work permit not initially issued for the time limit authorized by the program" would be valid? if all IEC participants who go through LMO/CEC/Family class sponsorship...
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    IEC and implied status? and what'll happen next

    Re: How long will implied status last, and what'll happen next? I know this will probably turn into some debate, but I always feel that my situation is different from others who are applying for BOWP under CEC or In-land Spouse OWP after IEC ended, because I continue to work for the same...
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    IEC and implied status? and what'll happen next

    Re: How long will implied status last, and what'll happen next? Exactly what I heard too, but some say CIC call centre is not reliable as they are not the Visa Officer who will process our applications. I have just written to Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada who introduced the...