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

arowberry

Hero Member
Nov 25, 2012
491
36
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
1254
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2014
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
Med's Request
26-09-2014
Med's Done....
03-10-2014
LANDED..........
27-11-2014
neevan said:
Thanks arowberry for your quick response.


Yes, I attached an explanation letter about the situation. So we dont have any way to get the confirmation? Not even requesting them through email?
You probably can email the CIC, but I would guess that they could only tell you the same as a telephone agent. It would probably take them quite a long time to respond as well.

If it helps to reassure you, I applied for my BOWP without an AOR. I didn't contact them to update them with the AOR (once I had it) and it didn't cause any problems.
 

vinalm

Newbie
Feb 22, 2015
5
0
AJ28 said:
Ok , thnx Fr letting me know. I hv applied since Nov (paper) , still waiting response.
Did you try contacting them to check the status? If yes, what are they telling you? They are testing our patience now and the worst part is that you don't have any way to reach out to them to shake them up :mad:
 

joyous

Star Member
Sep 20, 2011
147
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
1123
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-08-2014
AOR Received.
15-01-2015
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
Med's Request
29-01-2015
Med's Done....
31-01-2015
LANDED..........
In-land applicant
If someone finds out more information regarding the travel itinerary request from the call centre, please can you update the thread? thanks.
 

ganges

Star Member
Apr 15, 2014
65
0
Guys,

Need an advise.
Do I have to sign in all the IMM application forms while submitting it online or I can just upload it(without signing)

Thanks
 

jais83

Full Member
Jan 3, 2015
22
0
ganges said:
Guys,

Need an advise.
Do I have to sign in all the IMM application forms while submitting it online or I can just upload it(without signing)

Thanks
You can upload it without signing. Once you upload the forms, the system will ask for a digital signature. Its just a page where in you have to confirm that you are providing correct information. Hope this helps.
 

anywhere123

Star Member
Dec 23, 2014
51
4
Ontario,Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
NOC Code......
1123/2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-10-2014
Nomination.....
12-01-2015
AOR Received.
17-02-2015
IELTS Request
Along with application.
Hello Ganges,

In the forms, if you find a space (for signature) where you can type, then just type your name (that you use as your signature). Elsewhere (not allowed to type), you need to print out, sign, scan and upload.

ganges said:
Guys,

Need an advise.
Do I have to sign in all the IMM application forms while submitting it online or I can just upload it(without signing)

Thanks
 

omph

Full Member
Jan 27, 2013
43
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO-Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-09-2014
Nomination.....
27-07-2014
AOR Received.
04-11-2014
IELTS Request
included
Med's Request
06-11-2014
Med's Done....
ECAS shows recvd 24-12-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
RPRF:28-05-2015
VISA ISSUED...
in God's time
seeking advice pls...

we have received an email update for my husband's BOWP but there is nothing in MyCIC. we have applied jan.29. what could that mean? is there any other update after receiving confirmation and before approval?
thanks
 

pfse

Hero Member
Mar 20, 2014
726
38
omph said:
seeking advice pls...

we have received an email update for my husband's BOWP but there is nothing in MyCIC. we have applied jan.29. what could that mean? is there any other update after receiving confirmation and before approval?
thanks
Don't worry, it happend many times ppl received emails about BOWP app update but found nothing after login to account. It seems that CIC have some kind of system which automatically sends "update emails" each time they are touching the application.
 

copper

Full Member
Jan 11, 2015
45
1
dears
i just applied for my BOWP paper application and the processing time is about 86 days, so after 6th march 2015 i will be on implied status.

two questions please
has anybody with IEC (WHV) stayed in canada on implied status and then received his BOWP? (I have also a job, can i continue doing that ?)

has anybody left canada while BOWP processing and then received it ? (i am from a visa exempt country so i can come to canada anytime)


thanks
 

bouncer

Hero Member
Mar 17, 2014
336
10
calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Cpc Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24 Feb 14
Doc's Request.
9th Feb 14
AOR Received.
17 March 14
IELTS Request
Along with App
Med's Request
18-02-2015
Med's Done....
20-02-2015
copper said:
dears
i just applied for my BOWP paper application and the processing time is about 86 days, so after 6th march 2015 i will be on implied status.

two questions please
has anybody with IEC (WHV) stayed in canada on implied status and then received his BOWP? (I have also a job, can i continue doing that ?) Yes you can continue job legally but you cannot change it
has anybody left canada while BOWP processing and then received it ? (i am from a visa exempt country so i can come to canada anytime) Though it not advised to leave while waiting for BOWP, as BOWP is only when you are in Canada. But I know many in this forum, left and then got it delivered in Canada while they were away. All the best. CIC call center may help you with the best answer
thanks
 

arowberry

Hero Member
Nov 25, 2012
491
36
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
1254
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2014
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
Med's Request
26-09-2014
Med's Done....
03-10-2014
LANDED..........
27-11-2014
I stayed working on 'implied status' after my IEC visa expired and whilst I was waiting for my BOWP. I worked for about a month on implied status, before going home to my brothers weddings. When me up and see that my BOWP had been approved, allowing me back into the country. The actual visa was waiting for me at home.
 

mjaffer53

Star Member
Feb 18, 2014
161
12
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 2014
AOR Received.
Feb 2014
Med's Request
Jan 2015
Med's Done....
Jan 2015
Passport Req..
March 2015
VISA ISSUED...
April 2015
LANDED..........
April 2015
I applied for BOWP online 5 weeks ago and i paid online. So far i have not received any update about my application.

I just found out that there is a receipt in the "My CIC" account which i was supposed to print, fill my name in and mail/scan to Immigration.

I never did that - what do i do now? Does anyone know if that step was mandatory because the instructions never said anything about it.

Advise is greatly appreciated!
 

joolery

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2014
441
118
Calgary
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2014
AOR Received.
19-11-2014
Med's Request
12-01-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
Decision Made - 29-02-2016 (Visa Exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
04-03-2016
LANDED..........
18-03-2016
mjaffer53 said:
I applied for BOWP online 5 weeks ago and i paid online. So far i have not received any update about my application.

I just found out that there is a receipt in the "My CIC" account which i was supposed to print, fill my name in and mail/scan to Immigration.

I never did that - what do i do now? Does anyone know if that step was mandatory because the instructions never said anything about it.

Advise is greatly appreciated!
That is only for mailed applications, don't worry.

It's currently taking on average 43 days to process an online application, so don't stress. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp
 

mjaffer53

Star Member
Feb 18, 2014
161
12
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 2014
AOR Received.
Feb 2014
Med's Request
Jan 2015
Med's Done....
Jan 2015
Passport Req..
March 2015
VISA ISSUED...
April 2015
LANDED..........
April 2015
joolery said:
That is only for mailed applications, don't worry.

It's currently taking on average 43 days to process an online application, so don't stress. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp
Alright sounds good - i was just worried about the whole receipt thing. I don't mind the wait really.
 

zoey0801

Star Member
Jan 15, 2013
158
2
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-O
NOC Code......
1222
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-05-2014
AOR Received.
10-07-2014
Med's Request
06-08-2015
Med's Done....
03-11-2015
Passport Req..
22-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
04-01-2016
LANDED..........
15-01-2016
I'm applying for BOWP from PGWP. Not sure what i should check here on form IMM0008.

I'm applying for one or more of the following:
1. A WP with the same employer
2. Initial WP or new WP with new emloyer
3.Restore status as worker
4.Temporary Residence Permit


Thanks!