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

[LCM21]

Yes, IMM 5710 did change - check the bottom it is now dated 04-2013, but I think it was only updated in the last few days.

Strange, because it shows 01-2013 in the bottom for me: "IMM 5710 (01-2013) E". I got it from here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp

 

[aand]

Strange, because it shows 01-2013 in the bottom for me: "IMM 5710 (01-2013) E". I got it from here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp

Before downloading the form perhaps refresh the webpage by holding down the Shift button and click on Refresh.

There definitly is a new form. I just click on that link and it gave me the new form.

 

[LCM21]

Before downloading the form perhaps refresh the webpage by holding down the Shift button and click on Refresh.

There definitly is a new form. I just click on that link and it gave me the new form.

Only when I went into the form and then refreshed the page, the new version came up. Odd... Glad you shared it here on the forum, otherwise I hadn't known about it!

 

[aand]

Only when I went into the form and then refreshed the page, the new version came up. Odd... Glad you shared it here on the forum, otherwise I hadn't known about it!

Its very important to use the current form - Ive heard of so many stories of applications being returned because it was not on the most up to date form.

 

[LCM21]

Its very important to use the current form - Ive heard of so many stories of applications being returned because it was not on the most up to date form.

I know! That's why I'm glad you told me (us)!

 

[orko]

I just got an e-mail from CIC that my application has a message. and when I checked it said I am issued a new BOWP and it will take up to 6 weeks for me to receive it. I used the online application process. Documents I submitted were: app form, picture, scan of passport.
As I have been seeing a lot of people are confused about letter of explanation and job offer and other documents, I did not submit any letter of explanation nor my job offer.
My time line is:
Applied: Apr 2
Notification of approval: May 13
Actual work permit in mail: Waiting.

Hope my information helps others...

 

[ujbaby]

I just got an e-mail from CIC that my application has a message. and when I checked it said I am issued a new BOWP and it will take up to 6 weeks for me to receive it. I used the online application process. Documents I submitted were: app form, picture, scan of passport.
As I have been seeing a lot of people are confused about letter of explanation and job offer and other documents, I did not submit any letter of explanation nor my job offer.
My time line is:
Applied: Apr 2
Notification of approval: May 13
Actual work permit in mail: Waiting.

Hope my information helps others...

congrats, did u submit AOR letter??

 

[aand]

I just got an e-mail from CIC that my application has a message. and when I checked it said I am issued a new BOWP and it will take up to 6 weeks for me to receive it. I used the online application process. Documents I submitted were: app form, picture, scan of passport.
As I have been seeing a lot of people are confused about letter of explanation and job offer and other documents, I did not submit any letter of explanation nor my job offer.
My time line is:
Applied: Apr 2
Notification of approval: May 13
Actual work permit in mail: Waiting.

Hope my information helps others...

Congrats orko! Yeh, curious to hear if you had recieved your AOR before you applied?

 

[canadahelp7]

Hi All,

Can one apply for BOWP if they have received the PNP approval letter? or is this restricted to only when you reach the CIO/CIC (federal) stage post AOR?
Any help will be appreciated!

 

[PA1984]

Congrates orko!!!!

 

[CEC2013]

Can one apply for BOWP if they have received the PNP approval letter? or is this restricted to only when you reach the CIO/CIC (federal) stage post AOR?

OB 485
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob485.asp

Determining if a Positive Eligibility Decision has been made:
For the purposes of determining if a positive eligibility assessment has been made, the processor will review if the Eligibility Assessment value is set to “Passed” in GCMS. If this decision has not been entered yet, for the purposes of this Operational Bulletin (OB), a “positive eligibility decision” will also be considered made when it is confirmed in GCMS that:

PNP: the “Eligibility EC-QC/PNP” status has been set to “Passed” or the Acknowledgment of Receipt letter/e-mail has been sent by the Centralized Intake Office (CIO).

It clearly state that an AOR needs to be sent by CIO. You can try with the PNP letter and write an explanation about AOR. If your circumstance are reasonable, CIC may still consider it. However, the rule says AOR from CIO.

 

[lithium002]

I just got an e-mail from CIC that my application has a message. and when I checked it said I am issued a new BOWP and it will take up to 6 weeks for me to receive it. I used the online application process. Documents I submitted were: app form, picture, scan of passport.
As I have been seeing a lot of people are confused about letter of explanation and job offer and other documents, I did not submit any letter of explanation nor my job offer.
My time line is:
Applied: Apr 2
Notification of approval: May 13
Actual work permit in mail: Waiting.

Hope my information helps others...

I got mine four days after getting that message!

 

[zzzzzjane]

Congrats Orko!

Orko: Can you please share details on how you had successfully applied for your BOWP? did you get your AOR first before you submit your BOWP application? How about the expiration of your previous work permit? are you on the same employer or new employer?

I am currently on an LMO Exempted work category with work permit that has been renewed and will expire on March 2014, and I really wish I can change employer... I'm not sure how to apply to get the BOWP.... I submitted my CEC on April 2013, waiting for AOR.. Needs some advice from you seniors.

Thank you in advance!

 

[BritGirl2305]

I just want to confirm that the form I need to fill out is the IM5710 and it is 5 pages long! Is this the only form I need to fill out and post for my BOWP??
So confused

 

[orko]

Thanks UJBaby, aand, PA1984, lithium.
Yes, I received AOR before I applied for BOWP. For CEC, receiving AOR is the requirement to apply for BOWP (there is diff requirement for other classes). However, in case some one didn't receive AOR, they can apply for work permit with LMO (which is not BOWP).
Also, I did not have to submit my copy of AOR.

For those who are applying online, the key is to make sure you have the right answers for the online wizard. I took help from this forum (by reading previous posts). That cleared up some of my confusions. Fill up the form correctly. Make sure you have received AOR before (not assuming that you will receive it after). These should be enough for a successful application! Good luck guys!