Tips for a successful BOWP application

[Berm88]

Are there specifications regarding the digital photo used for the BOWP?

Does it have to have been taken within the last 6 months or anything like thaT??

 

[AdriVL]

Hi all!

I'm going to apply for the BOWP. Our actual work permit(me) and visitor visa(wife) expire on Feb 15. My wife has a visitor visa (she's in Canada with me), is it ok if I apply for an open work permit for her at the same time I apply for mine?

And another question: I read that is better to NOT send the contract or offer letter from the employment. Why is not ok to send our offer letters or contracts? I was planning to send it with the other documents.

Thank you!

 

[LPS]

And another question: I read that is better to NOT send the contract or offer letter from the employment. Why is not ok to send our offer letters or contracts? I was planning to send it with the other documents.

These aren't needed for BOWP and won't strengthen your application.

 

[iam_toby]

These aren't needed for BOWP and won't strengthen your application.

I agree, don't submit documents not needed for the processing of your application.

 

[horvathc]

Are there specifications regarding the digital photo used for the BOWP?

Does it have to have been taken within the last 6 months or anything like thaT??

Hi,

This what CIC says if you send it online:
Digital dimension must be at least 420x540 pixels.
If scanned, minimum 600 pixels / inch. It should be JPEG.
The final size ideally 240 kB but not less then 60 kB. Must be in color (24 bits per pixel) in sRGB colour space which is the common output for the most digital cameras.

It does not say about anything when it should be taken. I scanned and uploaded my photos what I sent with my PR package.

 

[ritz0106]

Hello Folks,

I am in a real bad situation and need some valuable advice. I am on a closed work permit which is valid till Jan 2015, my current employer has lost the bid of the project and is adamant that I go back to my home country. I have applied for PR in Sep' 13 and wanted to apply for BOWP, with a covering letter explaining my situation. What are the chances of approval ?

 

[2014aplicante]

I have a question about the part COMING INTO CANADA

The date, place and purpose of original entry, should I put the date that I first came to Canada, as a tourist or student? Or should I put the date I got to Canada with my current work visa?

Thanks a lot!!!

 

[2014aplicante]

Also, for employment, should I write a detailed list similar to the one they ask for the PR form? Including when I was a student? Thanks again!

 

[vcbc]

Seniors..... I have a closed WP valid till Nov 2015, if I go to border to see my chances of getting a open WP and if they refuse, would I still be allowed to come inside Canada, is there any chance that they might refuse entry to me?

 

[shsh_2014]

Hi,
I am on my work permit and my wife is on a dependent open work permit now. But she never worked in Canada.
While applying for my BOWP, can I apply for similar dependent open work permit (not the BOWP) for my wife as well ? if so, where I need to mention this in IMM5710? :-X
Or is it better to apply for dependent status only for her? :-\
Thanks in advance for your time to answer my query!!

 

[2014aplicante]

can someone please help me with my questions:

COMING INTO CANADA

The date, place and purpose of original entry, should I put the date that I first came to Canada, as a tourist or student? Or should I put the date I got to Canada with my current work visa?

Also, for employment, should I write a detailed list similar to the one they ask for the PR form? Including when I was a student?


Thanks a lot!!! It's urgent I need to send it on Monday!!!

 

[2014aplicante]

can anyone please help me?

 

[cupidsbutler]

Hi Team,

Quick question- I applied for my PR under CEC and waiting to get an AOR within the next week or so. I've also applied for my BOWP via paper application and it was received today, given the 60 day processing timeline, I should expect it by April 24th.

I applied using the paper application method since I haven't received my AOR as of yet and my current work permit expires on March 3, 2014- I've heard of some people having success using the paper application without an AOR, in hopes of them processing the BOWP once the AOR is in the system.

My dilemma is this, I plan to travel outside of the country from June 10th and would need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) in order for me to re-enter Canada. CIC states that I may only apply for my TRV once I have my BOWP. If I do receive my BOWP on April 24th, 2014 that would only give me a month to apply for my TRV (while it takes approximately 2 months to approve a TRV including the time of having to send my passport to them).

If I do get my AOR by this week, which means before my work permit expires, should I place an online application for my BOWP instead and retract my paper application? If yes, how would I retract my paper application?

Any thoughts and guidance on this issue is greatly appreciated!

 

[ritz0106]

There is an express TRV option which takes maximum of 2 weeks.

 

[lufc_cal]

Really confused as to how to submit files for a BOWP online. Can anyone help? I log into my 'MyCIC' account and I'm lost from there.

I've done the questionnaire, it said I may be eligible for CEC (Ive already submitted application and got AOR) - from there I can't get past "Create your personal checklist". Weird.