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Tips for a successful BOWP application

adaytoremember

Hero Member
Sep 18, 2014
295
63
I already applied PR under CEC category now I want to apply for BOWP but I dont know the procedure and also the required documents for that so need help on how to apply BOWP?

thank you
Perhaps try reading this thread; it is all explained in here.
 

nikki5454

Full Member
Apr 10, 2017
35
2
Hello everyone,

Got my BOWP approved today :)

Timeline:

AOR = Feb 22, 2017
BOWP Applied = March 10, 2017
BOWP Approved = April 27, 2017
hi hasan can you help me in extending my work permit its gonna expire in sep 2017.i applied for pr under pnp paper based and got aor in march.thanks in advance
 

hasankhan27

Hero Member
Jun 23, 2012
573
19
123
Edmonton
Category........
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
22-Dec-2017
hi hasan can you help me in extending my work permit its gonna expire in sep 2017.i applied for pr under pnp paper based and got aor in march.thanks in advance
Hi,
I am extremely busy nowadays at work and thats why seeing your post today. I will try my best, but can you be more specific on what you need help with?
 

nikki5454

Full Member
Apr 10, 2017
35
2
Hi,
I am extremely busy nowadays at work and thats why seeing your post today. I will try my best, but can you be more specific on what you need help with?
my work permit is going to expire this september and need to extend can i apply for bowp,i got my aor in march and iam a bcpnp pr paper based applicant.what documents i need for that. thanks
 

PrettyCanada

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2015
386
14
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hi frnds,

I have applied for BOWP day before yesterday. It has been more than 40 hours, but I don't see application number for BOWP in my profile.
Is this normal? When application number will be generated?
 

nikki5454

Full Member
Apr 10, 2017
35
2
Hi frnds,

I have applied for BOWP day before yesterday. It has been more than 40 hours, but I don't see application number for BOWP in my profile.
Is this normal? When application number will be generated?
did u apply online and what documents did u submit please help.my work permit is going to expire in sep 2017 and i have to apply for extension.
thanks
 

jes_ON

VIP Member
Jun 22, 2009
12,092
1,420
Category........
Visa Office......
New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
LANDED..........
03-Sep-2011
my work permit is going to expire this september and need to extend can i apply for bowp,i got my aor in march and iam a bcpnp pr paper based applicant.what documents i need for that. thanks

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/permit/extend/permanent.asp

"When you submit your application, you must provide all supporting documents listed in your document checklist. You must also include a copy of your Acknowledgment of Receipt letter." ...
If you applied outside of Express Entry, this letter is sent by the processing office after we verify that your application is complete.

If you applied under the Provincial Nominee Program, you must also include a copy of your nomination letter."
"Note: If you applied under the Provincial Nominee Program, you must not have employment restrictions as conditions of your nomination."
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http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/prov/bridging.asp

"Paper APR: determining if a positive eligibility decision has been made
If the paper APR under one of the qualifying economic classes was submitted by mail prior to January 1, 2015, or was submitted outside of the Express Entry system, it must have a positive eligibility assessment in order for the foreign national to be eligible for a BOWP.

The positive eligibility assessment is considered to be made once the status of the Eligibility field in GCMS is set to “Passed” (or “Met” for FSWC applications submitted prior to January 1, 2015) or an Acknowledgment of Receipt letter or email has been sent to the applicant.
Applicants applying for a BOWP must include a copy of their Acknowledgment of Receipt letter with their open work permit application."
 

eeprofilehelp

Star Member
Feb 6, 2017
189
18
Category........
CEC
did u apply online and what documents did u submit please help.my work permit is going to expire in sep 2017 and i have to apply for extension.
thanks
Travel document, PCC, Medical, Aor (additional documents)......Just upload the same documents you did for PR application.
 

fireal.jon

Star Member
Aug 23, 2017
112
68
Kelowna, BC
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2242
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
AOR Received.
15-08-2017
Med's Done....
14-09-2016
Passport Req..
06-11-2017
VISA ISSUED...
23-11-2017
LANDED..........
02-12-2017
Hi all,

I put my PR application in just last week. I'm currently working under a OWP that will expire 23rd November 2017, so I'm applying for a BOWP now that my PR application is in. My main concern right now is that my Proof Of Medical is about to expire. I had it done last year on 14th September in another PR application with my now ex. Do you think this will be an issue as it will expire during the BOWP processing period?

I know they can extend the expiry date during the PR application process, which I'm hoping they do. I'm just not sure if it will cause issues for the BOWP app her not? I'm thinking of booking in a new medical asap. I should have time to do that and get the BOWP in before November 23rd. Has anyone out there had experience in this kind of scenario?

Thanks for your input.
 

abhinavsharma

Star Member
Jun 11, 2017
72
19
Canada
Category........
CEC
AOR Received.
06-06-2017
Hi,

I've tried searching this forum, going all the way back to page 40, and could not find a suitable answer

My application status is blank and has been blank since August 17.

Can someone please inform as to what this signifies????
 

JL-HN

Star Member
Mar 27, 2017
196
82
MONTREAL
Category........
QSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
29-06-2016
Doc's Request.
18-11-2016
AOR Received.
07-11-2016
Med's Request
18-11-2016
Med's Done....
28-11-2016
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
19-09-2017
VISA ISSUED...
13-10-2017
LANDED..........
13-10-2017
QQ: Are CSQ holders who has submitted PR application at Federal Stage and got the AOR; who is currently living and working in Quebec; eligible to apply for the BOWP??
 

wolfman10

Full Member
Sep 17, 2017
28
5
Hey guys,

My work permit expires on 20th October. I have applied for PR under express entry CEC, AOR 3rd June 2017.
I have since found a better job and will move to different province.
Please advise in the IMM5710E:-

Current Activity section( My last working day at current job is 20/09/2017)
My first working day at next job is 10/10/2017.

I will apply for BOWP next week so I do not know what to write in this section. Please advise!

Thank you in advance!
 

Fafa17

Full Member
Jul 24, 2017
45
2
Someone can give me an sample of letter of explanation? I have no idea of how to write that. Anything I need to provide on it?