Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) under express entry - connect here

[Alexandra25]

I applied for bowp 28th September, got it today.
Looking forward to see it in mail,finally

 

[rottenapple]

I applied for BOWP on September 29, and I'm still waiting For it.
According to cic processing time is 34 days, it's my 35th day today

Are you in a Express Entry? If yes,.. did you use the 1st aor or 2nd aor if any to apply for BOWP?

 

[SriniB]

Hi Experts,

I recently received OINP nomination 7 Sep 2016 and waiting for ITA in next draw. My scenario is my PGWP got expired on 6 Aug 2016 so I applied Study permit for myself and dependent WP for my spouse on 14 July 2016, both of our permits approved on 18 Aug 2016. Im confused since my study permit is already approvd is there still chances for me to apply BOWP after in get AOR from CIC after submitting docs ( assuming approx. after 45 days).

Request your help in this.

 

[real08]

whenever u ll get your work permit will u update when u get it please.....
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My application got approved today

 

[real08]

Are you in a Express Entry? If yes,.. did you use the 1st aor or 2nd aor if any to apply for BOWP?

Yup. Not sure if there's such thing as 2nd AOR.
I just used the AOR I received the day I submitted my Application for PR.

 

[Katik]

Hi,

Does anybody know how long is BOWP valid for? And can we get visitor visa based on our approved BOWP?

Many thanks for your replies in advance.

 

[Patelpatel506]

whenever u ll get your work permit will u update when u get it please.....
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My application got approved today

thank you for your answer.....i really appreciate that....

 

[Patelpatel506]

Hi,

Does anybody know how long is BOWP valid for? And can we get visitor visa based on our approved BOWP?

Many thanks for your replies in advance.

for an year......did u already applied or not?

 

[Katik]

for an year......did u already applied or not?

Yes! We just received confirmation from CIC that it was approved and will be sent to us by mail. Thank you for your reply!

So we can now apply for a visitor visa to be able to travel, am I right? Also, my passport expires in April 2017, is there a chance they will issue a visa for one year or just until the passport is valid?

 

[Patelpatel506]

Yes! We just received confirmation from CIC that it was approved and will be sent to us by mail. Thank you for your reply!

So we can now apply for a visitor visa to be able to travel, am I right? Also, my passport expires in April 2017, is there a chance they will issue a visa for one year or just until the passport is valid?

When did u apply for bowp if u dont mind to give me an answet

 

[Patelpatel506]

When did u apply for bowp if u dont mind to give me an answet

as far as i know they ll issue till your passport expires....

 

[neorol]

Hi Experts,

I recently received OINP nomination 7 Sep 2016 and waiting for ITA in next draw. My scenario is my PGWP got expired on 6 Aug 2016 so I applied Study permit for myself and dependent WP for my spouse on 14 July 2016, both of our permits approved on 18 Aug 2016. Im confused since my study permit is already approvd is there still chances for me to apply BOWP after in get AOR from CIC after submitting docs ( assuming approx. after 45 days).

Request your help in this.

With the study visa you are not eligible for BOWP. You need to have a vaild work visa to apply

 

[Katik]

When did u apply for bowp if u dont mind to give me an answet

I applied on September 29.

 

[Patelpatel506]

I applied on September 29.

Thank you...i applied on oct 15th so i asked u....

 

[FBack54]

I had a bit of a weird discussion with a call center agent and am hoping someone has guidance.

To give you some context, I submitted a paper BOWP application before I had an ITA because my work permit was expiring. I eventually did end up getting an ITA and sent in a followup package to CPC-Vegreville with my AOR assuming it was a longshot that my BOWP application wouldn't be rejected or refused. I got a call from a CIC agent on Oct 18th saying that everything was in order, except she needed a copy of my OINP certificate to approve my application. I sent that in but didn't hear anything back.

Here is where the weirdness starts. I gave the call center a call a couple of days ago and they basically told me that the only reason I hadn't gotten my BOWP is because I hadn't passed R10 completeness check. They also called me out for submitting my BOWP application before AOR which I thought was a sure fire rejection. Anyways, the lady put me on hold for a bit and then came back to tell me that I had in fact gotten my R10 completeness check and that se was going to request that my BOWP application be approved. She then said it would take up to 3 months for that to happen.

Does the call center agent have that kind of authority to request that something be approved? I am cautiously positive about the developments, but it all seems a bit strange to me. The one thing it does show is that nothing is done until you get an approval or a rejection...the saga continues.