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

[RabinJi]

Hi Guys yesterday i have submitted my BOWP application and i received two messages from cic after 10 minute of submission but when i checked on my my cic account,it was empty,today also i received this message Your application(W302476615) has been updated but again nothing,so is there any thing need to worry?
Rabin

 

[tinaw2009]

Hi Guys yesterday i have submitted my BOWP application and i received two messages from cic after 10 minute of submission but when i checked on my my cic account,it was empty,today also i received this message Your application(W302476615) has been updated but again nothing,so is there any thing need to worry?
Rabin

It looks system just behave like this, mine is same as yours.

 

[RabinJi]

Any updates guy who applied in this months,i applied TRV and BOWP together but i heard TRV wouldn't be approved before BOWP,is it true guys??
Rabin

 

[ramu_rokey]

Hi Guys yesterday i have submitted my BOWP application and i received two messages from cic after 10 minute of submission but when i checked on my my cic account,it was empty,today also i received this message Your application(W302476615) has been updated but again nothing,so is there any thing need to worry?
Rabin

those two messages are payment and application submission confirmation

 

[ramu_rokey]

Any updates guy who applied in this months,i applied TRV and BOWP together but i heard TRV wouldn't be approved before BOWP,is it true guys??
Rabin

you cannot apply trv without any valid status under which you want the visa extended.so wait until you get bowp and then apply.

 

[ramu_rokey]

Hi Guys,

My post graduate work permit expired September 2016 and I had to quit my job, applied for visitor status while I waited for my ITA and was given until February 2017. Finally received my ITA last week and I will be applying for my permanent residence before the end of January 2017. Can you apply for BOWP with a letter of explanation after your PGWP has expired and if no, what other work permit can I apply for?

since you have passed over 90 days , you wouldn't be allowed to restore your status.so you need to apply visiting visa to continue your stay or get an lmia nd apply close work permit with the help of employer.

 

[RabinJi]

you cannot apply trv without any valid status under which you want the visa extended.so wait until you get bowp and then apply.

Thanks for the response +1 for you )and still i have valid work permit till May 21,so still they wont approved my TRV before BOWP?
i received this message today Your application(V312954263) has been updated,is this for TRV?
what is the current processing time for TRV and BOWP?
Appreciate your help

 

[AAALLL]

BOWP Employment tab on form. It says past 10 years but 3 lines. What do we do

 

[lauraDz]

BOWP Employment tab on form. It says past 10 years but 3 lines. What do we do

Hello, you can just fill those three lines with your 3 most recent jobs. Hope this helps.

 

[RabinJi]

BOWP Employment tab on form. It says past 10 years but 3 lines. What do we do

For me i print another form and mentioned the remaining past history 0f 10 years and scanned and uploaded in LOE section

 

[SNS76]

Guys, BOWP issued for how long? My WP is going to expire at March 31, 2017. I put March 31, 2018 as an intended period.

 

[RabinJi]

Guys, BOWP issued for how long? My WP is going to expire at March 31, 2017. I put March 31, 2018 as an intended period.
yes you have mentioned the correct date till your wp expires date,someone would received one year
Someone two years and also depend upon your expiry date of your passport.

 

[OY]

since you have passed over 90 days , you wouldn't be allowed to restore your status.so you need to apply visiting visa to continue your stay or get an lmia nd apply close work permit with the help of employer.

Hi Ramu,

Thank you for replying. I already have a visitor visa and received an ITA. I am going to be submitting my PR application first week of February. The question is can I still apply for the BOWP even with an expired PGWP?

 

[RabinJi]

Guys just update here if your BOWP is approved,share your timeline also.
Cheers
Rabin

 

[tinaw2009]

Hi Ramu,

Thank you for replying. I already have a visitor visa and received an ITA. I am going to be submitting my PR application first week of February. The question is can I still apply for the BOWP even with an expired PGWP?

Hi, OY

I am afraid you can't apply for BOWP if your WP has expired no matter you have ITA or not. it is according to official message. please check here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5553ETOC.asp

or maybe you are entitled to restore your WP within 90 days your WP expired.