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Tips for a successful BOWP application

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
For the online BOWP application. After uploading,paying and submitting the application we get the submit confirmation with payment receipt.
At the bottom of the receipt it says,

"Please print two copies of this receipt, send one to Citizenship and Immigration Canada and keep one
for your records. Please also note that the payer's name on this receipt does not have to be the same
as the one on the application form."

Is this required to be done for online applications? or is it for paper applicants only.
 

rishkataria

Full Member
Sep 23, 2013
47
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney
NOC Code......
2282
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-02-2014
AOR Received.
05-03-2014
Med's Request
15-04-2015
Med's Done....
27-04-2015
Passport Req..
05-05-2015
Hello guys,

I am a feb applicant too. I was filling IMM5710 employment section (Last 10 years). I have been working my full time job from last 2 year but in those two year I have worked part time at few other stores just to make some extra money. Do I have to list those jobs in the employment section too . It makes the list too big If I mention those too. I know I will have to attach an extra sheet anyways as the form just have 3 fields but just asking as in last two years I have changed like 3 part time jobs..lol

Please advise
Thank you
 

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
KAURENOUGHTOKNOW said:
can anybody tell me how to upload AOR and PNP supporting letter as there is no option to upload these docs ?

soo confused ???
You create a single pdf file which includes explanation letter +aor email+ other supporting docs And upload in the explanation letter section.
 

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
The CIC website shows processing time for WP applications as 62(online) , ~74(paper appln). Is this the same for BOWP?
 

harshad patel

Star Member
Dec 1, 2014
126
38
Toronto
Category........
hello everyone,
I am applying my BOWP this week. My wife just finished her study in India. I applied my PR file with her so Is it possible I apply her BOWP as well? How can she come here?
 

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
harshad patel said:
hello everyone,
I am applying my BOWP this week. My wife just finished her study in India. I applied my PR file with her so Is it possible I apply her BOWP as well? How can she come here?
Bowp is only for you. Your wife needs and is eligible for an Open WP. My wife is in Canada so i applied for her owp along with my bowp. Not sure if your wifes application can be submitted in canada or has to be submitted to India CIC.
 

AdaCom

Newbie
Apr 1, 2015
1
0
Hi everyone,

I'm completing the form IMM5710 because I'm applying for a BOWP but I have some questions and I hope you can help me!

- Do I have to completed the section of Intended Work in Canada or should I leave it blank? (I don't have an LMIA)

- For the Itinerary of travel, should I mention that I plan to go out of Canada this month and come back or it's not relevant?

- In the section of Background information, question 2: (Previously applied to enter or remain in Canada), do I have to explain that I applied for the PR and received my AOR or select No?

Thank you for your help!
 

b4e7

Full Member
Aug 2, 2012
24
0
Hello guys, I have a question. What about the photos?, is only for online appications?. I'm going to to send by mail, someone sent it by mail can tell me if you sent photos, please?
And finally, someone can explain about the fees, please?.

I really appreciate any help you can provide.
 

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
b4e7 said:
Hello guys, I have a question. What about the photos?, is only for online appications?. I'm going to to send by mail, someone sent it by mail can tell me if you sent photos, please?
And finally, someone can explain about the fees, please?.

I really appreciate any help you can provide.
Online or Paper application, answer the questionnaire. You can do it any number of times till you get it correct. At the end you will get the form, documents, photos, etc required as well as the current fees.

when i applied in March, BOWP..or any WP was $155 (WP fee) + $100 (wp holder fee since feb 21 2015). so total $255
 

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
AdaCom said:
Hi everyone,

I'm completing the form IMM5710 because I'm applying for a BOWP but I have some questions and I hope you can help me!

- Do I have to completed the section of Intended Work in Canada or should I leave it blank? (I don't have an LMIA)

- For the Itinerary of travel, should I mention that I plan to go out of Canada this month and come back or it's not relevant?

- In the section of Background information, question 2: (Previously applied to enter or remain in Canada), do I have to explain that I applied for the PR and received my AOR or select No?

Thank you for your help!

- Do I have to completed the section of Intended Work in Canada or should I leave it blank? (I don't have an LMIA)
-> Employer, addr section write ' Bridging WP application - Not Applicable' leave related fields blank

- For the Itinerary of travel, should I mention that I plan to go out of Canada this month and come back or it's not relevant?
-> I attached letter mentioning i am resident and working in canada since xxx date and gave WP details.

- In the section of Background information, question 2: (Previously applied to enter or remain in Canada), do I have to explain that I applied for the PR and received my AOR or select No?
-> Yes i mentioned about PR application , gave AOR File no,etc.
 

b4e7

Full Member
Aug 2, 2012
24
0
Thanks rohangk!. I did it come to Canada a few minutes ago. And yes, you right. And then, BOWP $255, SOWP $255 and visitor $100, that's correct?. Second, abou photos, is digital photo, is for online application, but what about paper application,Do I need send our photos? . I'm going to send to Vegreville work permit new employer address.
 

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
b4e7 said:
Thanks rohangk!. I did it come to Canada a few minutes ago. And yes, you right. And then, BOWP $255, SOWP $255 and visitor $100, that's correct?. Second, abou photos, is digital photo, is for online application, but what about paper application,Do I need send our photos? . I'm going to send to Vegreville work permit new employer address.
Yes you need to send photos (not sure how many photos though) with paper application.

i applied for BOWP+SOWP online. It cost me (255 *2) +100 = $410 . They didnt ask for $100 twice.
 

b4e7

Full Member
Aug 2, 2012
24
0
This is the Fees I have to pay by Come to Canada.
Fees
Application Quantity Price (CAD) per unit Total (CAD)
Work Permit 2 $155 $310
Open Work Permit Holder Fee 2 $100 $200
Visitor (includes SE, ME and EXT) 1 $100 $100