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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
omph said:
congrats on your BOWP. please update if you have received SOWP, as Im also waiting mine for a month now since my husband received his BOWP approval. we applied jan.29

My Spouses'WP was approved today (i see Closed and Approved status on My CIC). Waiting for the approval email, the WP should arrive within a week i guess.
 

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
kimchill said:
Hi all, do you need to include payment receipt if you apply online? Thank you for you response!
No, payment is a step in the online application process which you arrive at only after uploading all documents and proceeding.
So you basically pay after uploading documents.
 

Happy_Deep

Member
May 7, 2015
19
1
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 9,2014
AOR Received.
August 2014
I have a question guys. I applied under CEC and now I am working for a different employer. For BOWP what should I answer for this ques
1. I am applying for one or more of the following:
a. A work permit with the same employer b. an initial work permit or a work permit with a new employer

c. restoration of your status as a worker d. temporary resident permit
 

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
Happy_Deep said:
I have a question guys. I applied under CEC and now I am working for a different employer. For BOWP what should I answer for this ques
1. I am applying for one or more of the following:
a. A work permit with the same employer b. an initial work permit or a work permit with a new employer

c. restoration of your status as a worker d. temporary resident permit
For BOWP current employment doesnt matter, you can select a or b, but i selected b as i wanted to be sure the Work Permit isn't bound to my employer.
You dont need to provide employer details or LMIA/LMO so just select -

b. an initial work permit or a work permit with a new employer

-- assuming your current wp hasnt expired---
 

Happy_Deep

Member
May 7, 2015
19
1
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 9,2014
AOR Received.
August 2014
rohangk said:
For BOWP current employment doesnt matter, you can select a or b, but i selected b as i wanted to be sure the Work Permit isn't bound to my employer.
You dont need to provide employer details or LMIA/LMO so just select -

b. an initial work permit or a work permit with a new employer

-- assuming your current wp hasnt expired---
Thank you. No, my WP is expiring next month :)
 

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
Any Idea what the remark 'APR Pending' means in a Bridging WP. I know its something to do with PR application but i wanted to know the full form of APR....i am guessing 'Application Permanent Residence' Pending...just wanted to confirm
 

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
rohangk said:
Any Idea what the remark 'APR Pending' means in a Bridging WP. I know its something to do with PR application but i wanted to know the full form of APR....i am guessing 'Application Permanent Residence' Pending...just wanted to confirm
The reasons it's on there is to allow for the continuation of your Canadian health care coverage. I can't find a actual definition, but I suspect yours is pretty much spot on.

In all cases, the officer must input visible remarks on the WP, “APR Pending”. This remark, in addition to the Case Type code will ensure eligibility for continued health care coverage by the province or territory.
Source:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/prov/bridging.asp
 

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
Does anybody know that can health insurance in Quebec (RAMQ) be renewed with BOWP? I just recently saw some posts that they require CSQ to renew. Because I applied through CEC stream, I don't have CSQ.

Can anyone with similar experience confirm this? Thanks
 

dokala

Star Member
Feb 28, 2015
50
0
Does one of the following apply to you?
I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable
I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or
I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
I applied for permanent residence to an office in-Canada and was determined to be eligible for permanent resident status (first stage approval).

WHAT SHOULD I ANSWER FOR THIS QUESTION??
YES OR NO?
 

maria_786

Champion Member
Oct 3, 2013
1,073
85
anyone applied to extend BOWP? and has been approved? a frnd of mine applied for CEC still waiting for PR and her current bowp expires in 6 monhts, she is wondering if she can apply to extend bowp
 

Amisnic

Champion Member
Mar 28, 2014
1,155
47
Visa Office......
Sydney NS
NOC Code......
NOC 2133
App. Filed.......
30-04-2014
AOR Received.
22-05-2014
Med's Done....
20-03-2015
LANDED..........
02-06-2015
Yes she can apply, usual rules apply - i.e.; 4 months, PR AOR received, in Canada, etc


maria_786 said:
anyone applied to extend BOWP? and has been approved? a frnd of mine applied for CEC still waiting for PR and her current bowp expires in 6 monhts, she is wondering if she can apply to extend bowp
 

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
dokala said:
Does one of the following apply to you?
I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable
I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or
I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
I applied for permanent residence to an office in-Canada and was determined to be eligible for permanent resident status (first stage approval).

WHAT SHOULD I ANSWER FOR THIS QUESTION??
YES OR NO?
Clearly we don't know your situation. Presumably you have applied for Permanent Residence and have received your AOR. If so, answer yes.
 

canadababu

Star Member
May 23, 2015
178
2
TORONTO
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2014
AOR Received.
02-02-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
Upfront 17-11-2015
I am applying for my BOWP and SOWP at the same time.
I am applying both of these online.

It is showing both under only one application in online portal.
I need to upload two IMM5710E forms one for my BOWP and one for my SOWP.
I know that I cannot sign the forms since it is an online application.

I can use my electronic signature at the end for my form.
but how to sign IMM5710E form of my wife?. does it need her signature?

Please help.

fee for my application is (2*155)+(2*100)= $ 510