Tips for a successful BOWP application

[omph]

just to satisfy my anxiety, to all those who already applied and has been approved for BOWP, how many days did they process your application? i know the processing time is posted in CIC page, however, just want to know actual status from this thread.

thanks in advance.

 

[cec14]

it ranges from 19 days to 40 days ... but i think they are quite accurate on the website

 

[mesumrizvi]

applied paper based bowp in aug-14 and it was approved after 66-67 days.. but it was for only 4 months due to passport expiry.. so applied online for bowp ext 1st week of dec and was approved after 44-45 days

just to satisfy my anxiety, to all those who already applied and has been approved for BOWP, how many days did they process your application? i know the processing time is posted in CIC page, however, just want to know actual status from this thread.

thanks in advance.

 

[Ruyodono]

applied paper based bowp in aug-14 and it was approved after 66-67 days.. but it was for only 4 months due to passport expiry.. so applied online for bowp ext 1st week of dec and was approved after 44-45 days

how did you apply for an extension did you need lmia or lmo ?

 

[nov1061]

how did you apply for an extension did you need lmia or lmo ?

You don't need any LMIA (LMO) second time. The conditions for the BOWP applications for the second time remain the same as for the first time.

 

[Ruyodono]

You don't need any LMIA (LMO) second time. The conditions for the BOWP applications for the second time remain the same as for the first time.

Ok thanks i got mixed up i need an extension on my workpermit its a closed one and i dont know how to do so

 

[Mississauga86]

Hello friends,
I am a CEC applicant, applied for BOWP and SOWP (for my wife). Since both of our current work permit expired, we are on implied status right now. Is it possible for me to switch to a new job and for my wife (who is unemployed now) to start working in a new job? Please advice.

Thank you.

 

[Ruyodono]

Hello friends,
I am a CEC applicant, applied for BOWP and SOWP (for my wife). Since both of our current work permit expired, we are on implied status right now. Is it possible for me to switch to a new job and for my wife (who is unemployed now) to start working in a new job? Please advice.

Thank you.

Hey there i think you have to wait implied status holds the same conditions as the previous permit you hold you have to wait for the bowp and sowp before switching or you will be breaking the law

 

[snofairy]

Hello!

This forum is a great source of information, I'm glad I've found it! I'm currently getting things together to apply for my BOWP online but I have a question about the photo. I have an actual printed photo which meets the size requirements which I used for my CEC PR application, however I don't have a digital copy. Is it ok to scan the photo and upload it as a supporting document? When I scan it, it's a pdf and not a jpeg.

Any help would be great,

Thanks!

 

[jais83]

How do I upload additional documents while applying for a BOWP online? My employment history does not fit in the form and I have it on a separate sheet of paper. After uploading the form, I do not see any option to upload additional doc. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Toronto2013]

How do I upload additional documents while applying for a BOWP online? My employment history does not fit in the form and I have it on a separate sheet of paper. After uploading the form, I do not see any option to upload additional doc. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Scan the letter of explanation and additional employment history into one document and upload.

 

[Danny81]

Hi All, do we actually need an AOR from CIC in order to apply for a BOWP, as I am still waiting and my LMO expires in 3 months.

 

[jais83]

Scan the letter of explanation and additional employment history into one document and upload.

Thank you so much

 

[jais83]

Do I need to sign the the BOWP application form (IMM5710) while applying online?

 

[Danny81]

Do I need to sign the the BOWP application form (IMM5710) while applying online?

jais83, do you have a link to the applications for the BOWP online, because every time I try to apply online it keeps diverting me to the express entry option.

Thanks