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Tips for a successful BOWP application

babucool39

Star Member
Jun 6, 2014
54
0
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO/WR
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-Nov'14
AOR Received.
25-Feb'15
Med's Request
23-Apl'15
Can somebody please share the template for Cover Letter?
 

arowberry

Hero Member
Nov 25, 2012
491
36
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
1254
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2014
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
Med's Request
26-09-2014
Med's Done....
03-10-2014
LANDED..........
27-11-2014
babucool39 said:
Can somebody please share the template for Cover Letter?
A cover letter isn't required; it's primarily a throw-back to when the BOWP was first launched and immigration officers weren't familiar with them.

Give your Client ID, Date and address of the immigration officer at the top.

"Dear Consular Officer,

Please find enclosed my application for a Bridging Open Work Permit. I have submitted an application for Permanent Residence under the CEC/PNP/FSW/FST program and have received my Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR), which is XXXXX.

Thank you for your consideration,

Jimmy Bob



Anything along those lines is more than sufficient.
 

watthell86

Full Member
Oct 29, 2014
47
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottwa
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-08-2014
Doc's Request.
Waiting
Nomination.....
02-06-2014
AOR Received.
17-03-2015
IELTS Request
NA
Med's Request
Waiting
Med's Done....
Waiting
Interview........
Waiting
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
NA
LANDED..........
NA
Kota1978 said:
If you can afford $255 apply online & forget about paper application, by the time your paper application process starts you would be having Open work permit.

I had selected "An initial work permit or a work permit with a new Employer" , rest of the option are same blank 2-7 & choose Open work permit.

I applied BOWP 07th Jan & got it 10th March successfully...

Thanks Kota1978. I will do that
 

Maple-leaf

Full Member
Feb 22, 2015
34
0
Guys I might have a weird question:

I applied for BOWP as my employer told me that he can not renew me because of the costs.

What if for some reason they change their mind?

As I applied for BOWP and payed already is there a way to get it back?

And if you ask me why I would prefer the "closed" WP, there are several reasons:
- I would have still health insurance
- They would need to pay me more then now or with an BOWP

I could put more money aside for my moving when I will get PR (fingers crossed that everything works well)

Thanx in advance
 

arowberry

Hero Member
Nov 25, 2012
491
36
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
1254
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2014
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
Med's Request
26-09-2014
Med's Done....
03-10-2014
LANDED..........
27-11-2014
Maple-leaf said:
Guys I might have a weird question:

I applied for BOWP as my employer told me that he can not renew me because of the costs.

What if for some reason they change their mind?

As I applied for BOWP and payed already is there a way to get it back?

And if you ask me why I would prefer the "closed" WP, there are several reasons:
- I would have still health insurance
- They would need to pay me more then now or with an BOWP

I could put more money aside for my moving when I will get PR (fingers crossed that everything works well)

Thanx in advance

Situation sounds a bit strange, but if you'd like to cancel your application you can use the instructions at the following link:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=741&t=23

No idea what the response time is via this link. It would probably be worth calling the CIC to try to cancel it that way.
 

arowberry

Hero Member
Nov 25, 2012
491
36
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
1254
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2014
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
Med's Request
26-09-2014
Med's Done....
03-10-2014
LANDED..........
27-11-2014
prentiss18 said:
did anyone receive BOWP? what month are they processing now? thanks.
Yawn...
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp
 

viny3n

Star Member
Jan 21, 2014
77
1
Category........
Visa Office......
CIC Sydney
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-09-2014
Doc's Request.
02-03-2016 (Schedule A); 29-03-2016 (RCMP Criminal Record)
AOR Received.
03-02-2015
Med's Request
02-03-2016
Med's Done....
14-03-2016
Passport Req..
02-06-2016
VISA ISSUED...
07-06-2016
LANDED..........
10-06-2016
I have a question: When I finished the questionnaire online, the system indicated that I need to provide the following documents:

1) IMM5710E
2) Digital Photo
3) itinerary Letter
4) Explanation Letter

My question is what should I write for itinerary Letter? It indicates that it is a required document.
 

arowberry

Hero Member
Nov 25, 2012
491
36
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
1254
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2014
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
Med's Request
26-09-2014
Med's Done....
03-10-2014
LANDED..........
27-11-2014
viny3n said:
I have a question: When I finished the questionnaire online, the system indicated that I need to provide the following documents:

1) IMM5710E
2) Digital Photo
3) itinerary Letter
4) Explanation Letter

My question is what should I write for itinerary Letter? It indicates that it is a required document.
This has been answered heaps of times before, including within this thread...

This document seems to be a recent addition to the BOWP application and no one really seems to understand why. Most people note the last time they entered Canada and the visa number. Some note any current travel plans they may have. It doesn't seem to be something to be too concerned about.
 

XtraordFaVor

Star Member
Dec 10, 2012
57
0
Hello Everyone!

Just a question for all who applied together with OWP for their spouse, we will apply for the BOWP and spouse OWP online with AOR.
On the checklist, I assume that only the principal applicant needs the
photo? also I would like to ask about the IMM5713E, I also assume that we both need to sign the form and scan to upload?

Thank you in advance.
 

babucool39

Star Member
Jun 6, 2014
54
0
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO/WR
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-Nov'14
AOR Received.
25-Feb'15
Med's Request
23-Apl'15
I am applying Bridge Open work permit (BOWP) for myself and Open Work permit (OPT) for my spouse.
Please let me know "Open Work Permit Holder Fee" for both $100 or $200 ??
 

CEC_DEC_27

Star Member
Jul 22, 2014
127
0
Hey buddy the same issue is killing me. There is no much response for this question. I already applied BOWP for myself and OWP for my spouse. Paid only $100 for open work permit holder fee. Not sure for my wife open work permit holder fee. Online they charged only for me. Scared if its going to impact my wife's application.


babucool39 said:
I am applying Bridge Open work permit (BOWP) for myself and Open Work permit (OPT) for my spouse.
Please let me know "Open Work Permit Holder Fee" for both $100 or $200 ??
 

CEC2013RAY

Hero Member
Jul 4, 2013
238
1
124
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
1215
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-10-2014
Doc's Request.
24-03-2015
AOR Received.
02-03-2015
Passport Req..
01-03-2016
Hi Guys,

I submitted BOWP and OWP for my spouse application yesterday. In terms of spouse's application, in the explanation letter, should I attach my AOR and WP as well? I didn't because I thought they will be processed together. My explanation letter included AOR and WP. For my wife's explanation letter, I only attached a cover letter, bank statements from both of us, letter of employment and photos proving our relationship.

Are these sufficient and will it be a problem since I didnt include my AOR and WP in my wife's letter of explanation?

Thanks,
Ray
 

rohangk

Hero Member
Dec 4, 2014
217
6
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Ottawa (CPC-O)
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19th Aug, 2014
AOR Received.
11th Dec, 2014
IELTS Request
CELPIP submitted with appln
Med's Request
2nd Feb 2016, 8th Mar 2016 (Additional tests)
Med's Done....
Checkup on 18th Jan 2016 (Upfront), Report submitted on 29th Jan 2016. Additional Medical test report submitted on 26th Feb 2016. 2nd Additional reports submitted on 2nd April.
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
7th July 2016 (RPRF requested and paid on 3rd March 2016)
VISA ISSUED...
14th July 2016
LANDED..........
20th Sept 2016
babucool39 said:
I am applying Bridge Open work permit (BOWP) for myself and Open Work permit (OPT) for my spouse.
Please let me know "Open Work Permit Holder Fee" for both $100 or $200 ??
I think its per online application. I Submitted BOWP+SOWP following a questionnaire online. After the questionnaire though it gave me the provision to upload 2 WP forms, it still showed the holder fee as $100.
So i guess its fine.
 

rohangk

Hero Member
Dec 4, 2014
217
6
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Ottawa (CPC-O)
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19th Aug, 2014
AOR Received.
11th Dec, 2014
IELTS Request
CELPIP submitted with appln
Med's Request
2nd Feb 2016, 8th Mar 2016 (Additional tests)
Med's Done....
Checkup on 18th Jan 2016 (Upfront), Report submitted on 29th Jan 2016. Additional Medical test report submitted on 26th Feb 2016. 2nd Additional reports submitted on 2nd April.
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
7th July 2016 (RPRF requested and paid on 3rd March 2016)
VISA ISSUED...
14th July 2016
LANDED..........
20th Sept 2016
XtraordFaVor said:
Hello Everyone!

Just a question for all who applied together with OWP for their spouse, we will apply for the BOWP and spouse OWP online with AOR.
On the checklist, I assume that only the principal applicant needs the
photo? also I would like to ask about the IMM5713E, I also assume that we both need to sign the form and scan to upload?

Thank you in advance.
Yes only principal applicant needs photo.
IMM5713E both signature are required however at different places.
Your wife will sign in the 'Family Member Section'
You would be using your MyCic account to upload files so you are the Representative and so you sign in Representative section