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

[neorol]

hi did anyone experience having 'On Hold' status in applying BOWP? I apply last Nov. 20 and when I open my application in My CIC account in BOWP, my status change to On Hold?

It means your R10 completeness is not done yet. The VO is waiting for the result before finalizing your application

 

[rottenapple]

It means your R10 completeness is not done yet. The VO is waiting for the result before finalizing your application

I don't know but it has been 4 months since I submit my application in PR, they ask me to pay RPRF a month ago, and R10 still not yet done ...

 

[neorol]

I don't know but it has been 4 months since I submit my application in PR, they ask me to pay RPRF a month ago, and R10 still not yet done ...

Yes, it's odd... Have you ordered GCMS notes for your PR app?

 

[rottenapple]

Yes, it's odd... Have you ordered GCMS notes for your PR app?

No not yet..

 

[KJHOT]

No not yet..

same here bro
10.27 ee aor
10.28 submit bowp with aor
work permit expire date 10.28
bowp app. status still "on hold"
i think because of r10 not done yet

 

[omega1]

hi guys,

my PGWP is about to expire on 22 dec ,i am already in the pool with 476
I got a co-op work permit for 6 months ,am i eligible to apply for BOWP when i get the ITA ?

 

[rottenapple]

hi guys,

my PGWP is about to expire on 22 dec ,i am already in the pool with 476
I got a co-op work permit for 6 months ,am i eligible to apply for BOWP when i get the ITA ?

You should submit all the documents first to get the AOR. You need that for BOWP application.

 

[omega1]

I know that i need the AOR first but one of the requirement to apply for BOWP is to have valid work permit .
My PGWP will expire on Dec 22,and i got a co-op work permit valid till 06/2017,
so lets consider that i will receive an ITA in january or february ,can i still apply for BOWP with my co-op work permit?

 

[neorol]

I know that i need the AOR first but one of the requirement to apply for BOWP is to have valid work permit .
My PGWP will expire on Dec 22,and i got a co-op work permit valid till 06/2017,
so lets consider that i will receive an ITA in january or february ,can i still apply for BOWP with my co-op work permit?

I think it's a tricky question because Co-op work permit says "Authorized to undertake employment which forms integral part of studies as certified by the educational institution"

In my opinion it means that Co-op work permit is valid only if you are still a full-time student at the school you obtained it for. So I would say no, but let's wait for some seniors' opinion.

 

[sid.r]

Hi Guys,

I got my ITA last month and submitted my documents on December 3, 2016. I received my AOR via email in the EE profile. How long do I wait before applying for BOWP? My work permit expires in February 2017. Also, is paper application recommended or online? Please advice.

Thank you!

 

[nonnemacher]

Hi Guys,

I got my ITA last month and submitted my documents on December 3, 2016. I received my AOR via email in the EE profile. How long do I wait before applying for BOWP? My work permit expires in February 2017. Also, is paper application recommended or online? Please advice.

Thank you!

I submitted an online application one month after AOR and got my BOWP approved in 26 days. It varies from case to case but the majority of the applicants get a reply within 30 days

 

[sid.r]

I submitted an online application one month after AOR and got my BOWP approved in 26 days. It varies from case to case but the majority of the applicants get a reply within 30 days

Thanks!

You think it will be a problem if I submitted an application now?

 

[nonnemacher]

Thanks!

You think it will be a problem if I submitted an application now?

You are good to go, but don't forget to attach your AOR and OINP nomination letter to your BOWP application

 

[samonfire_007]

Anyone??

When we apply for BOWP and get a one-year open work permit, is it valid even if our PR file gets rejected for any reason (like missing documentation)? My boss asked me if my file gets rejected and I have to apply again, can I still work? is there anywhere CIC has stated that I can?

Thank you

 

[nonnemacher]

Anyone??

That's a good question. I found only one case here in the forum where someone had his BOWP approved and his PR rejected later in the year. But that was before EE, in 2013.