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

[lufc_cal]

BOWP approved today, Applied 25th Feb. Huge relief!

 

[anni_in]

Hi Guys! Really need your professional advice!

It could be that this question has been already asked. Anyway, I assume some CEC applicants might be in the same situation. The point is that I applied for BOWP without AOR providing a letter of explanation. The application was sent by regular post. Finally AOR has been received.

So, would you recommend to make a copy of that AOR and forward it to the Office to support my original application or they check the online system (even for paper appicants), will find my updated status, and there is no need to send any hard copies.

I would appreciate any help!!

I will suggest you to send a copy by snail mail and email both.

 

[iam_toby]

BOWP approved today, Applied 25th Feb. Huge relief!

Congrats!! See, I told you, you'll be fine

 

[lufc_cal]

Congrats!! See, I told you, you'll be fine

True. With some things as important as this there'll always be lingering doubts in your mind.

 

[iam_toby]

True. With some things as important as this there'll always be lingering doubts in your mind.

I hear ya... I'm in the same boat, a couple of days away from receiving the MR, makes my mind go nuts!

 

[gracy016]

Hi Guys! Really need your professional advice!

It could be that this question has been already asked. Anyway, I assume some CEC applicants might be in the same situation. The point is that I applied for BOWP without AOR providing a letter of explanation. The application was sent by regular post. Finally AOR has been received.

So, would you recommend to make a copy of that AOR and forward it to the Office to support my original application or they check the online system (even for paper appicants), will find my updated status, and there is no need to send any hard copies.

I would appreciate any help!!

They should see your AOR on file but it won't hurt if you email them your AOR.

 

[priyas614]

An application for a "bridging open work permit" is basically just an application for an open work permit.

There are many groups that are eligible to apply for open work permits. See "Who can apply for an open work permit?" (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=177&t=17). It may or may not be clear to the processing officer which one of these groups you are in.

For this reason many people choose to attach an explanation letter, explaining how they are eligible. That is, they meet the criteria of operational bulletin 485A, "Bridging Open Work Permits for Certain Federal Economic Class Applicants" (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob485A.asp). Attaching an AOR is one way to demonstrate that you have received a "positive eligibility decision" as defined by OB485A.

Thanks LPS for your response!

 

[JPMH_CEC_2013]

I was uploading documents for BOWP......it is asking me to upload schedule 1 which is "Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside Canada (required) ", but I am in Canada now....do I still need it??

 

[defrontier]

Hi everyone, i applied to BOWP on Feb 22nd online but i have not heard any update about my status yet. Does anyone have any suggestions for an action plan?

 

[kunishsa]

Hi everyone, i applied to BOWP on Feb 22nd online but i have not heard any update about my status yet. Does anyone have any suggestions for an action plan?

Have you applied your BOWP with less than 4 months current WP validity?

 

[defrontier]

Have you applied your BOWP with less than 4 months current WP validity?

My pgwp expired on February 28th, 6 days after the application for Bowp was recieved online with Aor and no employer was indicated.

 

[kunishsa]

My pgwp expired on February 28th, 6 days after the application for Bowp was recieved online with Aor and no employer was indicated.

Don't worry. You will surely get your BOWP.

 

[gladaki]

Guys, quick question:

My PGWP expires on 29th sept,, I will apply for BOWP on 29th May. what is current processing time. My employer asked me when i can submit new workpermit. I think correct answer should be first week of July..

Please correct me if I am wrong.

 

[defrontier]

Don't worry. You will surely get your BOWP.

I received on mail today actually, mycic has no indication of status update and it was issued on March 13th. Until March 12th, 2015.

 

[horvathc]

Guys, quick question:

My PGWP expires on 29th sept,, I will apply for BOWP on 29th May. what is current processing time. My employer asked me when i can submit new workpermit. I think correct answer should be first week of July..

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Hi,
The processing time vary but it can take a month, but maybe just 3 weeks. So better to say end of July.