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AR: 28th AUG 2020
AOR: Still waiting

I wanted to apply for work permit, Just a little confused between the two
1. Bridge Open work Permit - BOWP
2. new 18 months extension work permit

Which one shall I apply for? Also, what is the usual expiry date on BOWP?
I think go for 18 month one . BOWP may be only valid for one year . If you apply for BOWP now, you may not be eligible for 18 months later . No body what future brings to us.
 
I got reply against webform
"In the meantime, we are pleased to inform you that everything appears to be in order with the application.

Rest assured that you will be informed as soon as a decision is reached or if additional information is needed."
When did you sent webform and can u please past full text of reply you got ?
 
AR: 28th AUG 2020
AOR: Still waiting

I wanted to apply for work permit, Just a little confused between the two
1. Bridge Open work Permit - BOWP
2. new 18 months extension work permit

Which one shall I apply for? Also, what is the usual expiry date on BOWP?
Apply for New pgwp policy. BOWP is good for one year but new pgwp will be good for 18 months.
 
When did you sent webform and can u please past full text of reply you got ?
I sent webform on May 03, below is the reply,

Good day Mr......,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

We verified the information on file and can confirm that the responsible office did not send a request for your son, ..........., to provide biometrics as he is exempt from giving biometrics. In the meantime, we are pleased to inform you that everything appears to be in order with the application.

Rest assured that you will be informed as soon as a decision is reached or if additional information is needed.

For your information purposes, we invite you to consult our website to obtain more information about:

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): BiometricsThe facts about biometrics,Biometrics exemptions, andWhere to give your fingerprints and photo.

By answering a few questions on our website, you will be able to determine if you need to give your biometrics for your application and when to give them.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.

We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee and/or citizenship future requests:

Download application forms and guidesChange of addressCheck your application statusHelp Centre - To find answers, you may consult the different sections or type keywords related to your question.

Sincerely,
 
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This is good timeline. There was little more wait from AR to AOR, but afterwards process is getting quicker. As per current trends and whatever we can see in the forums here, your this friend might get COPR within 1 to 2 months. Best luck to him.
He got DM today May 11,2021
 
Need suggestion.
My friend ordered GCMS notes on April 21st, 2021 as he is waiting to get it. He applied from Canada.

He wants to apply again for GCMS notes now. Can he apply it again before receiving the 1st one?

He is going through his representative but he put his email to receive the notes. Hope his representative would not be informed about it as he always tells him don't do that.