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Tips for a successful BOWP application

cupidsbutler

Full Member
Dec 7, 2013
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Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-OTTAWA
NOC Code......
4163
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 21, 2014
AOR Received.
February 25, 2014
Med's Request
August 11, 2014
Med's Done....
August 15, 2014
ritz0106 said:
There is an express TRV option which takes maximum of 2 weeks.
Thanks for the quick response ritz0106! Do you have the link to the express option? Tried to look for it, no luck.
 

ritz0106

Star Member
Nov 18, 2013
152
1
Category........
Visa Office......
cppo
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp

Go through the questionnaire and submit online. Once you submit online your application will be approved in a couple of days. Followed by which you can send your Passport.
 

lufc_cal

Star Member
Nov 24, 2013
89
1
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
0631
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Firgured it out, thanks.

So the only things I need to upload are:
- IMM5710
- Passport or travel document (copy)
- Digital photo

Plus any supporting documents (AOR confirmation etc.)

Is this correct?
 

ritz0106

Star Member
Nov 18, 2013
152
1
Category........
Visa Office......
cppo
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Try Call Centre telephone number: 1-888-242‑2100 for any queries, I believe they work 8-4.
 

medabor

Star Member
Jan 1, 2014
169
0
BC
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
lufc_cal said:
Firgured it out, thanks.

So the only things I need to upload are:
- IMM5710
- Passport or travel document (copy)
- Digital photo

Plus any supporting documents (AOR confirmation etc.)

Is this correct?
Hi lufc_cal :) i am facing pretty much the same problem here ! i did the questionaire and there's a question sayin if i have an LMO ! when i chose NO it stops me there saying i can apply :( plz share any ideas and a big Thank you in advance :)
 

lufc_cal

Star Member
Nov 24, 2013
89
1
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
0631
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
medabor said:
Hi lufc_cal :) i am facing pretty much the same problem here ! i did the questionaire and there's a question sayin if i have an LMO ! when i chose NO it stops me there saying i can apply :( plz share any ideas and a big Thank you in advance :)
I went back and changed a few answers I wasn't sure about initially and ended up with it saying I would be eligible for an Open Work Permit at the end. Took a while but I got there in the end.
 

2014aplicante

Member
Feb 12, 2014
19
0
I'm a little confused with what to send for my application.
It's an open work permit but the IMM 5556 asks for an LMO, job offer, I have all these documents, but it was used for the application of my current WP that is about to expire.
Also, I haven't seen where they ask for photos or other items mentioned in this forum.
Can someone who has received the BOWP please tell me what have you sent in order to get it?
Thanks a lot!!!
 

LPS

Champion Member
Aug 7, 2013
1,250
37
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-O
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-08-2013
AOR Received.
07-10-2013
Med's Request
07-03-2014
Med's Done....
26-03-2014
LANDED..........
09-04-2014
2014aplicante said:
I'm a little confused with what to send for my application.
It's an open work permit but the IMM 5556 asks for an LMO, job offer, I have all these documents, but it was used for the application of my current WP that is about to expire.
Also, I haven't seen where they ask for photos or other items mentioned in this forum.
Can someone who has received the BOWP please tell me what have you sent in order to get it?
Thanks a lot!!!
A couple of points:

- IMM 5556 is used for all kinds of work permit applications and extensions from within Canada, so some of the questions do not apply to you. As you've correctly noted, an open work permit does not require a job offer or LMO.

- Only the online application requires photos; the checklist for the postal application does not.
 

cupidsbutler

Full Member
Dec 7, 2013
38
0
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-OTTAWA
NOC Code......
4163
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 21, 2014
AOR Received.
February 25, 2014
Med's Request
August 11, 2014
Med's Done....
August 15, 2014
ritz0106 said:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp

Go through the questionnaire and submit online. Once you submit online your application will be approved in a couple of days. Followed by which you can send your Passport.
Thanks ritz0106!
 

iam_toby

VIP Member
Feb 4, 2013
7,506
353
treb_812 said:
Hello Everyone,

Do I need to scan IMM5710E so I can attach my signature? Please advise.
If you apply online, you don't have to sign the document. Your application will be signed digitally at the
end of the application process by typing in your name in a specific text field.
 

2014aplicante

Member
Feb 12, 2014
19
0
I have my application ready to go and as I don't have experience at applying without the help of an Immigration Consultant, could someone help me check if what I have is ok???

- Letter of explanation
- AOR
- IMM 5556
- IMM 5710
for EMPLOYMENT I included my activity in the last 10 years, including the years I was studying, is it correct?
- online receipt
- Photocopy of passport
- Is the current immigration document my current WP?
- Should I check any item under RESTORATION OF TEMPORARY RESIDENT STATUS?
visa and WP expiring in June 20134, applied for CEC in December 2013.

Any help is appreciated!
Thanks a lot!!!!
 

Yamahar1

Hero Member
Mar 12, 2013
334
2
guys pls tell me where to get started.give me the link to apply online.guys I heard they changed the form for BOWP? If yes, which is it? what other things I need? I have my AOR,RPRF req paper. Is there form to fill the travel history or its only when applying for a TRV?
pls help me,