Non-Express Entry(PNP) Online Applications Gather here

[JKedia]

Hi @Miss bee
AND everyone,

Can you please share some light with my following situation;
I submitted for NON-EE PNP PR In November, 2024. Still waiting for the AOR. My Open Work permit (PGWP) expires in August 2025. What are my options to "maintained status" in Canada?

Before my WP expires, does submitting BOWP application (but without acknowledgement of receipt letter from PR), can buy me some time and continue worki in canada?

As of today Work permit form inside Canada (initial and extension) processing time - 225 days [Last updated: June 3, 2025].

Since (and hopefully) November-2024 is the month that soon have to have AOR, does it make sense to assume that I will be able to get AOR soon that I can later submit to BOWP application via webform, before BOWP starts processing?

Thankyou

 

[PotatoMath]

When did you submit your file? Whats your pvo and svo?

July 9, 2024. Honestly, I do not know. I never checked what my PVO or SVO is. However, almost any attachment or email I receive from IRCC (AOR, BIL, PAL, P1) either has 'Sydney' or 'Etobicoke' in the signature.

 

[Mv2Canada]

It won't let you create a new EE profile because there is already a PR application in your account. You would have to create a new account.

July applicant here as well, you can check my timeline in my signature.

It won't let you create a new EE profile because there is already a PR application in your account. You would have to create a new account.

July applicant here as well, you can check my timeline in my signature.

Hello, I received request for portal 1 information today and filled it. I later received the email below, but I don't know what to do, as I couldn't find any template or link in the email.
MPORTANT MESSAGE NEW INFORMATION



Good day,



Thank you for contacting the Permanent Resident Portal Inbox.



This inbox is used for the following functions:

• Confirming and collecting client information for the portal process
• Informing clients when they have obtained permanent resident status in Canada
• Collecting additional information from the client as required

Please note that we are currently experiencing significant processing delays in eCoPRs.



To facilitate prompt service, kindly use the template included in the email you received from this inbox to provide the requested information.



If you cannot access online tools such as the portal, or if you experience any technical issues with the portal, please let us know.

Hi! Generally once you REPLY {IRCC - Permanent Residence Portal (PR Confirmation)} you don't get any confirmation. You will directly get P2 email {PR Portal (PR confirmation) - New Case Created Under Your Account} after few days. You need to confirm you are in Canada, your mailing address to send you physical PR card and you need to upload your photo.

So if you have REPLIED (and not sent new email) to the P1, no need to worry.

 

[bheart790]

Hi @Miss bee
AND everyone,

Can you please share some light with my following situation;
I submitted for NON-EE PNP PR In November, 2024. Still waiting for the AOR. My Open Work permit (PGWP) expires in August 2025. What are my options to "maintained status" in Canada?

Before my WP expires, does submitting BOWP application (but without acknowledgement of receipt letter from PR), can buy me some time and continue worki in canada?

As of today Work permit form inside Canada (initial and extension) processing time - 225 days [Last updated: June 3, 2025].

Since (and hopefully) November-2024 is the month that soon have to have AOR, does it make sense to assume that I will be able to get AOR soon that I can later submit to BOWP application via webform, before BOWP starts processing?

Thankyou

my PGWP will expire June 2026, same concerns. tooooo slow now.

 

[BALOCH78]

Hi @Miss bee
AND everyone,

Can you please share some light with my following situation;
I submitted for NON-EE PNP PR In November, 2024. Still waiting for the AOR. My Open Work permit (PGWP) expires in August 2025. What are my options to "maintained status" in Canada?

Before my WP expires, does submitting BOWP application (but without acknowledgement of receipt letter from PR), can buy me some time and continue worki in canada?

As of today Work permit form inside Canada (initial and extension) processing time - 225 days [Last updated: June 3, 2025].

Since (and hopefully) November-2024 is the month that soon have to have AOR, does it make sense to assume that I will be able to get AOR soon that I can later submit to BOWP application via webform, before BOWP starts processing?

Thankyou

Still October submitted applications are in the queue for AOR. After that November will start. Hence, be patient.

 

[Miss bee]

Hi @Miss bee
AND everyone,

Can you please share some light with my following situation;
I submitted for NON-EE PNP PR In November, 2024. Still waiting for the AOR. My Open Work permit (PGWP) expires in August 2025. What are my options to "maintained status" in Canada?

Before my WP expires, does submitting BOWP application (but without acknowledgement of receipt letter from PR), can buy me some time and continue worki in canada?

As of today Work permit form inside Canada (initial and extension) processing time - 225 days [Last updated: June 3, 2025].

Since (and hopefully) November-2024 is the month that soon have to have AOR, does it make sense to assume that I will be able to get AOR soon that I can later submit to BOWP application via webform, before BOWP starts processing?

Thankyou

• You only get “maintained status” if you submit an application to extend or change conditions of your work permit before it expires.
• Maintained status means you can continue working under the same conditions of your PGWP until a decision is made on your new work permit.

Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)

• To be eligible for a BOWP, you must have an AOR for your PR application.
• If you apply for a BOWP without an AOR, IRCC will refuse it — submitting it early won’t “buy time” or maintain your status

Your Best Path:

• Wait to receive your AOR. AORs for November 2024 applicants are typically expected around June–August 2025 (so you’re close!).
• Once you have your AOR, submit your BOWP application immediately.
• As long as you submit the BOWP application before your PGWP expires (August 2025), you’ll automatically have maintained status until the BOWP is approved.

About the Processing Time (225 days):

• Yes, it’s long — but if you submit your BOWP before expiry of your current PGWP, you’ll be in maintained status the whole time (even if it takes 225 days or more)

Final Advice:

• Don’t apply for a BOWP before you have an AOR — it will be refused.
• Keep monitoring for your AOR (you can try to link your PR application to your online account, if possible).
• As soon as you get it, apply for the BOWP to secure maintained status.

You can’t apply for a BOWP yet
Without an AOR, a BOWP application will be refused, so you can’t rely on it.

Consider Other Work Permit Options
If you’re not eligible for a BOWP yet, here are other potential options
aEmployer-Specific Work Permit

 

[incognit0_paps]

hello - just asking for some advice. i lodged my non EE application last aug 2024 and i see that most applicants in august tracker has received their medical/pal updates. I haven't received mine.. should i request for gcms notes now? or should i wait for several more days? any advice is appreciated. thanks!

 

[JKedia]

hello - just asking for some advice. i lodged my non EE application last aug 2025 and i see that most applicants in august tracker has received their medical/pal updates. I haven't received mine.. should i request for gcms notes now? or should i wait for several more days? any advice is appreciated. thanks!

Personally If I were in your shoes, I’d require an update. I’m not sure if u’d get the reason to solve the issue of delay. Generally the delay in medical update means “Further Medical Assessment” needed, or the delay might be due to Panel physician and Lab processing, or it could be general delay due to high volume of applications.

Anyway, asking for GCMS although cost some money but, would not stall your actual processing neither would create any negative impact on the file. Also there is no limit to how many requests can can make per application( in case u need to request again).

 

[Stay_positive]

Processing time is now 19 months, but somehow it feels slower than ever.

 

[Mahdi2024]

Hi everyone, I submitted my non-express entry pnp on 1 November, and have not yet received AOR/BIL. I have to travel abroad for 1 month and 15 days from 1 July. My question is that if I receive BIL during that time, what should I do? and how long I will have time to do biometric? Thank you.

 

[andrews17]

Hi everyone, I submitted my non-express entry pnp on 1 November, and have not yet received AOR/BIL. I have to travel abroad for 1 month and 15 days from 1 July. My question is that if I receive BIL during that time, what should I do? and how long I will have time to do biometric? Thank you.

I believe it's 30 days. You can also provide biometrics outside of Canada.

Make sure you have a valid TRV and a work permit to return to Canada after your trip.

 

[Mahdi2024]

I believe it's 30 days. You can also provide biometrics outside of Canada.

Make sure you have a valid TRV and a work permit to return to Canada after your trip.

Thanks. I have a valid visitor visa on my passport, and a work permit. Is it enough?

 

[Katy2025]

Hi, Did anyone from sept 1 2024 get medical update? Or they haven't started sept applicants yet?

 

[CatrinaM]

Hi @Miss bee , I have a question regarding my situation. I have applied for non ee Pnp PR application in late November and my PGWP is expiring in July 26. With the current pace it is unlikely that I will receive AOR before my expiry date. Therefore, I would like to apply for a lmia-exempt closed work permit with a support letter. I have recently requested and received the letter from province. However, I have concern that my nomination has already expired. I have applied for PR before its expiration date but I am waiting for AOR more that 6 months. Do you think that an expired nomination can be a reason of rejection of the closed work permit or is it considered valid because I submitted PR before it expired.

Thank you!

 

[bheart790]

Hi @Miss bee , I have a question regarding my situation. I have applied for non ee Pnp PR application in late November and my PGWP is expiring in July 26. With the current pace it is unlikely that I will receive AOR before my expiry date. Therefore, I would like to apply for a lmia-exempt closed work permit with a support letter. I have recently requested and received the letter from province. However, I have concern that my nomination has already expired. I have applied for PR before its expiration date but I am waiting for AOR more that 6 months. Do you think that an expired nomination can be a reason of rejection of the closed work permit or is it considered valid because I submitted PR before it expired.

Thank you!

we can get AOR this year!