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JohnWick1991

Newbie
Oct 16, 2021
3
0
Hi Guys,

My AOR is Jun 30 2020 (CEC applicant) and I am still waiting. My current work permit will be expiring in mid November. I am planning to apply for BOWP extension.

Have anyone gone through the same process? Is there anything which I need to highlight while filing the BOWP extn?

Also, would like to know if we have to redo the medical as our current medical is more than one year.

Thank you.
Yes, I have applied for the extension of my BOWP and to be honest, haven't come across anyone (personally or on online threads/forums) who did the same. The last time I called the IRCC helpline to ask about this, they told me that my PR application is in its final stage before COPR and asked me to apply for an extension of BOWP 1 month before its expiry if I don't get a decision on my PR application (this would be same as you would apply for a normal WP extension). I did so in the first week of this month and received a temporary extension of WP until Feb 2022. This can be used as my current WP till they process the application and give a decision on it. Hope that helps!
 

sach001

Full Member
May 22, 2018
24
3
Yes, I have applied for the extension of my BOWP and to be honest, haven't come across anyone (personally or on online threads/forums) who did the same. The last time I called the IRCC helpline to ask about this, they told me that my PR application is in its final stage before COPR and asked me to apply for an extension of BOWP 1 month before its expiry if I don't get a decision on my PR application (this would be same as you would apply for a normal WP extension). I did so in the first week of this month and received a temporary extension of WP until Feb 2022. This can be used as my current WP till they process the application and give a decision on it. Hope that helps!
Thank you for your response.
 

intl_stu

Hero Member
Oct 4, 2017
218
78
Finally time has come to share some good news. I only hoped for it because just like many of you I also ran out of patience. Despite thinking that my application is straight forward nothing went straight. My application was status quo since 24-Sep-2020, reason, well, could only figured out that our medicals were not valid for 6 months, our meds expired in Nov 2020, precisely that was the only hold. We did not hear from IRCC at all and just waited.

I ordered my gcms notes every other month just to ensure I am not missing any important message from IRCC. Our medicals were extended in Jul 2021 and then passed in Aug 2021 and got eCOPR in Sept 2021.

I also contacted our local MP and they were kind enough to follow-up with IRCC for straight 6 months. Just before the elections, I received an email from MP office that if I don't here from IRCC by end of Sept 2021 then to reach back to them and exactly that when we got our eCOPRs.

Here's my complete timeline from ITA to PR card for your reference and if it helps:

Express Entry Applicant, applied under CEC stream along with an accompanying dependent(in-land):

ITA: 24-June-2020

AOR: 20-Jul-2020

R10: 17-Sep-2020 (from GCMS notes)

Criminality: 24-Sep-2020 (from GCMS notes)

Eligibility: 27-Sep-2021 (Update on mycic portal after receiving eCOPR)

Medicals: Upfront passed (17-Sep-2020) - Expired (Nov 2020) - Reassessed and extended (Jul 2021) - Passed (22-Aug-2021)

Background Check: 22-Sep-2021 (Received Ghost Update on myCIC portal)



1st Portal email: 23-Sep-2021 - Replied same day

2nd Reminder email: 24-Sep-2021 - Replied same day

3rd Portal email(credentials): 26-Sep-2021 - Updated all the required info same day (in Canada declaration, Address and digital photos)

eCOPR: 27-Sep-2021

Final Approval: 27-Sep-2021

PR Card:

My spouse (dependent on our application) got the PR card within a week's time. So even the processing of PR cards is discreet.

Primary Applicant:

Linked PR Card App to myCIC account: 27-Sep-2021

First GU: 29-Sep-2021(status changed to Submitted in myCIC account)

Second GU: 04-Oct-2021(status changed to Submitted in myCIC account)

Third GU: 27-Oct-2021(status changed to Submitted in myCIC account)

Approved and Mailed (myCIC): 01-Nov-2021

PR Portal: Changed to Accepted and Closed (04-Nov-2021). Previously - Address and photo were in review

PR Card Received: 05-Nov-2021


Dependent:

Linked PR Card App to myCIC account: 29-Sep-2021

Status Update: 01-Oct-2021(status changed to Approved and mailed in myCIC account)

Approved and Mailed (myCIC): 01-Oct-2021

PR Portal: Changed to Accepted and Closed (04-Nov-2021). Previously - Address and photo were in review

PR Card Received: 07-Oct-2021

I want to thank each and everyone on this forum especially @legalfalcon for helping and supporting applicants. I wish all the applicants waiting to hear about their applications best of luck.
 
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Tiaraxx

Star Member
Oct 7, 2021
84
46
outland (India)
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
ottawa
AOR Received.
08-07-2020
Med's Request
01-10-2021
Med's Done....
05-10-2021
Passport Req..
waiting
hey did you receive any update? my aor is July 2020 (CEC Outland), remed request 1 oct 2020, completed on 5th oct and passed remed on 26 October. and no PPR yet!!!
 

jeevanjoseph

Star Member
Oct 18, 2014
53
1
Hi guys my aor july 2020.
Medicals done again in August 2021 and passed .
Additional documents were requested and submitted. Now Additional documents says not applicable ,what will be next steps.
 

Arron_shaw

Star Member
Sep 20, 2019
98
20
Finally time has come to share some good news. I only hoped for it because just like many of you I also ran out of patience. Despite thinking that my application is straight forward nothing went straight. My application was status quo since 24-Sep-2020, reason, well, could only figured out that our medicals were not valid for 6 months, our meds expired in Nov 2020, precisely that was the only hold. We did not hear from IRCC at all and just waited.

I ordered my gcms notes every other month just to ensure I am not missing any important message from IRCC. Our medicals were extended in Jul 2021 and then passed in Aug 2021 and got eCOPR in Sept 2021.

I also contacted our local MP and they were kind enough to follow-up with IRCC for straight 6 months. Just before the elections, I received an email from MP office that if I don't here from IRCC by end of Sept 2021 then to reach back to them and exactly that when we got our eCOPRs.

Here's my complete timeline from ITA to PR card for your reference and if it helps:

Express Entry Applicant, applied under CEC stream along with an accompanying dependent(in-land):

ITA: 24-June-2020

AOR: 20-Jul-2020

R10: 17-Sep-2020 (from GCMS notes)

Criminality: 24-Sep-2020 (from GCMS notes)

Eligibility: 27-Sep-2021 (Update on mycic portal after receiving eCOPR)

Medicals: Upfront passed (17-Sep-2020) - Expired (Nov 2020) - Reassessed and extended (Jul 2021) - Passed (22-Aug-2021)

Background Check: 22-Sep-2021 (Received Ghost Update on myCIC portal)



1st Portal email: 23-Sep-2021 - Replied same day

2nd Reminder email: 24-Sep-2021 - Replied same day

3rd Portal email(credentials): 26-Sep-2021 - Updated all the required info same day (in Canada declaration, Address and digital photos)

eCOPR: 27-Sep-2021

Final Approval: 27-Sep-2021

PR Card:

My spouse (dependent on our application) got the PR card within a week's time. So even the processing of PR cards is discreet.

Primary Applicant:

Linked PR Card App to myCIC account: 27-Sep-2021

First GU: 29-Sep-2021(status changed to Submitted in myCIC account)

Second GU: 04-Oct-2021(status changed to Submitted in myCIC account)

Third GU: 27-Oct-2021(status changed to Submitted in myCIC account)

Approved and Mailed (myCIC): 01-Nov-2021

PR Portal: Changed to Accepted and Closed (04-Nov-2021). Previously - Address and photo were in review

PR Card Received: 05-Nov-2021


Dependent:

Linked PR Card App to myCIC account: 29-Sep-2021

Status Update: 01-Oct-2021(status changed to Approved and mailed in myCIC account)

Approved and Mailed (myCIC): 01-Oct-2021

PR Portal: Changed to Accepted and Closed (04-Nov-2021). Previously - Address and photo were in review

PR Card Received: 07-Oct-2021

I want to thank each and everyone on this forum especially @legalfalcon for helping and supporting applicants. I wish all the applicants waiting to hear about their applications best of luck.
Congrats, my friend.
And which office BTW?
 

Tiaraxx

Star Member
Oct 7, 2021
84
46
outland (India)
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
ottawa
AOR Received.
08-07-2020
Med's Request
01-10-2021
Med's Done....
05-10-2021
Passport Req..
waiting
HI all, AOR:May19 2020 here with good news!
Finally after 18 months of waiting got COPR on 20 November.
Thanks everyone for your valuable information and support
Congrats!!! Are you inland applicant?
 

DDN4CAN

Full Member
Feb 8, 2021
38
14
Hi there! I'm still waiting for my Pr to be finalized - Aor July 07. I will have to request BOWP for me and my husband. @legalfalcon My question is for my kids ( 7 and 12 years old) , they currently hold a student permit, do I have to apply for a student permit extention or can I apply for a visitor record while waiting for PR ( which is easier to apply) . Thanks