I applied for a BOWP on May 2nd, as my current work permit is set to expire in August. Then I received PPR on May 13th. I thought I would just wait until I receive my COPR documents first and make sure everything is good to go, then ask CIC for a refund for my BOWP application.
So unfortunately this morning, I got confirmation that my BOWP was approved and its on its way to me now. So my BOWP process only took 18 days (I thought it was going to take ~70 days as quoted by CIC website).
I know I should just be grateful that I got PPR, but I'm also really upset that I'm out $255 for the BOWP fee. It's a lot of money for me, especially after all the fees I paid for the entire PR process.... Just wondering why the person who processed my application couldn't also see I had an application for PR that was basically approved? I already sent a CSE asking if I can still get a refund, but I'm pretty sure the answer is going to be no.
So unfortunately this morning, I got confirmation that my BOWP was approved and its on its way to me now. So my BOWP process only took 18 days (I thought it was going to take ~70 days as quoted by CIC website).
I know I should just be grateful that I got PPR, but I'm also really upset that I'm out $255 for the BOWP fee. It's a lot of money for me, especially after all the fees I paid for the entire PR process.... Just wondering why the person who processed my application couldn't also see I had an application for PR that was basically approved? I already sent a CSE asking if I can still get a refund, but I'm pretty sure the answer is going to be no.