Hi All,
My CEC PR application arrived in Nova Scotia on 17 March 2014. My current IEC visa expires 2 April 2014.
I need to apply for a BOWP, but probably won't receive my AOR until mid next month. Within the next couple of days, I will mail my BOWP application to Vegreville to ensure that I am on 'implied status' until I receive the BOWP. I am applying by mail as the processing time is longer and therefore it is more likely that I will have my AOR by the time the BOWP application is processed.
In my application, I am including:
- A letter of explanation (given below)
- A copy of bulletin 485-A
- A copy of the work experience letter sent as part of the CEC application.
- IMM5710
- Scan of my passport
My letter of explanation is as follows:
Please find enclosed my application for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) in accordance with Operation Bulletin 485-A.
My current open work permit is set to expire on April 2, 2014. By submitting this application, I understand I will be on implied status until a decision is made.
I originally submitted an application for Permanent Residency (PR) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) on January 10, 2014. The immigration office in Sydney (Nova Scotia) were satisfied with my work experience (almost 2 years) but returned my application due to a missing form. Unfortunately Canada Post delivered my returned application to the wrong address, leading to a delay of a month.
My revised application was completed as soon as possible, and was received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on March 17, 2014.
At the date of this application, I have not yet received the Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR). I expect to receive this around mid-April.
As a result, I kindly ask that at the time of processing my application for the BOWP, you check my CEC application status and AOR under my Client ID number XXXX-XXXX or contact me to request a copy of the AOR.
I am seeking a BOWP, however I am currently employed by XXXX, who would like me to continue working for them indefinitely (subject to me receiving legal clearance). I have enclosed a copy of the reference that was used in my PR application.
I will be eternally grateful if someone is able to provide answers to the following questions:
(1) How do I pay for the BOWP application? (when submitting the application by mail)
(by paying $155 online for a 'work permit' and including a copy of the receipt?)
(2) Is 'CPC Vegreville, Work Permit, 6212 55th Avenue, Unit 202, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1X6' the correct mailing address? (specifically, is the unit correct)
(I have read that it is Unit 202, but it doesn't really matter whether you use 555 or 202)
(3) Do I need to include photos?
(I don't think so, just want confirmation)
(4) Does my letter of explanation read ok?
(5) Do I need to complete and include IMM5707?
(May as well I guess...)
Thank you for your help once again!
My CEC PR application arrived in Nova Scotia on 17 March 2014. My current IEC visa expires 2 April 2014.
I need to apply for a BOWP, but probably won't receive my AOR until mid next month. Within the next couple of days, I will mail my BOWP application to Vegreville to ensure that I am on 'implied status' until I receive the BOWP. I am applying by mail as the processing time is longer and therefore it is more likely that I will have my AOR by the time the BOWP application is processed.
In my application, I am including:
- A letter of explanation (given below)
- A copy of bulletin 485-A
- A copy of the work experience letter sent as part of the CEC application.
- IMM5710
- Scan of my passport
My letter of explanation is as follows:
Please find enclosed my application for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) in accordance with Operation Bulletin 485-A.
My current open work permit is set to expire on April 2, 2014. By submitting this application, I understand I will be on implied status until a decision is made.
I originally submitted an application for Permanent Residency (PR) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) on January 10, 2014. The immigration office in Sydney (Nova Scotia) were satisfied with my work experience (almost 2 years) but returned my application due to a missing form. Unfortunately Canada Post delivered my returned application to the wrong address, leading to a delay of a month.
My revised application was completed as soon as possible, and was received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on March 17, 2014.
At the date of this application, I have not yet received the Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR). I expect to receive this around mid-April.
As a result, I kindly ask that at the time of processing my application for the BOWP, you check my CEC application status and AOR under my Client ID number XXXX-XXXX or contact me to request a copy of the AOR.
I am seeking a BOWP, however I am currently employed by XXXX, who would like me to continue working for them indefinitely (subject to me receiving legal clearance). I have enclosed a copy of the reference that was used in my PR application.
I will be eternally grateful if someone is able to provide answers to the following questions:
(1) How do I pay for the BOWP application? (when submitting the application by mail)
(by paying $155 online for a 'work permit' and including a copy of the receipt?)
(2) Is 'CPC Vegreville, Work Permit, 6212 55th Avenue, Unit 202, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1X6' the correct mailing address? (specifically, is the unit correct)
(I have read that it is Unit 202, but it doesn't really matter whether you use 555 or 202)
(3) Do I need to include photos?
(I don't think so, just want confirmation)
(4) Does my letter of explanation read ok?
(5) Do I need to complete and include IMM5707?
(May as well I guess...)
Thank you for your help once again!
