BOWP Tracker 2020

[Jass98]

Sorry, I meant: yes, I think you can take a second job once you have the BOWP.

Ok i appreciate you a lot thanks

 

[SDS]

Hi,

Similar question.

The principal applicant applies for BOWP and the spouse is a student. What type of permit will the spouse get? Open work permit or study permit
extension?
Thank you

 

[Anxietea]

Thanks. When seeing all those fast processing lately, I thought something may be wrong with my application. When does your current permit expire? Mine is valid until May 5th so there is no rush, maybe that's why they haven't done it yet...

@mstefan I think your theory might be correct - I personally know of 3 people who got their BOWP approved within days (one literally within 4 days), all of them applied very close to the expiration date of their previous work permit (this is very recent, within the last two weeks). Plus a bunch of people in this thread had the same experience.

 

[Rishita]

@mstefan I think your theory might be correct - I personally know of 3 people who got their BOWP approved within days (one literally within 4 days), all of them applied very close to the expiration date of their previous work permit (this is very recent, within the last two weeks). Plus a bunch of people in this thread had the same experience.

Whereas I applied 17th November yet to get any response on my BOWP!

 

[mstefan]

@mstefan I think your theory might be correct - I personally know of 3 people who got their BOWP approved within days (one literally within 4 days), all of them applied very close to the expiration date of their previous work permit (this is very recent, within the last two weeks). Plus a bunch of people in this thread had the same experience.

I had u GU last night, for the 4 applications at the same time (BOWP, SOWP, and 2 visitor record extensions). It may be a good sign, but it's definitely taking longer than in other cases. Anyway, like I said, no rush yet on our side

Whereas I applied 17th November yet to get any response on my BOWP!

Have you requested GCMS notes? It's really too long for a BOWP...

 

[Ishansimran]

I applied for BOWP July 2020, File got transferred to local visa office in NOV 2020
Still waiting for approval. What could be the reason?
AOR Jan 2020 for paper based application.
Please revert

 

[Rishita]

I had u GU last night, for the 4 applications at the same time (BOWP, SOWP, and 2 visitor record extensions). It may be a good sign, but it's definitely taking longer than in other cases. Anyway, like I said, no rush yet on our side



Have you requested GCMS notes? It's really too long for a BOWP...

I have already applied for GCMS, Will receive it next month

 

[Anxietea]

I had u GU last night, for the 4 applications at the same time (BOWP, SOWP, and 2 visitor record extensions). It may be a good sign, but it's definitely taking longer than in other cases. Anyway, like I said, no rush yet on our side

That‘s a good sign for sure! Were there any changes?
I think someone mentioned their eligibility changed to „We are reviewing your eligibility“ the day before their permit was approved.
Fingers crossed you‘ll get good news next week!

Whereas I applied 17th November yet to get any response on my BOWP!

That is a very long wait, I hope your GCMS notes will have some helpful information!

I applied for BOWP July 2020, File got transferred to local visa office in NOV 2020
Still waiting for approval. What could be the reason?
AOR Jan 2020 for paper based application.
Please revert

Wow, that‘s super long. Did you contact IRCC about this (Phone call/webform) or order GCMS notes? I wasn‘t aware BOWP files had local visa offices as well.

 

[abhishek93]

Hi,

Does anybody know if BOWP and SOWP can be applied together? My spouse applied for her BOWP and a new SOWP for me. The BOWP is still in process but my sowp application has been refused due to the following reason:

• your spouse's work permit must be valid for at least 6 months.

Thanks!

 

[Babamo]

Hi,

Does anybody know if BOWP and SOWP can be applied together? My spouse applied for her BOWP and a new SOWP for me. The BOWP is still in process but my sowp application has been refused due to the following reason:

• your spouse's work permit must be valid for at least 6 months.

Thanks!

It might be because spouse BOWP isn’t processed yet. I assume you applied separately or a decision was made first on the SOWP. A processing at two different VO might cause. My thoughts anyway. Hope it helps.

 

[mstefan]

Quick update for me. My BOWP, my wife's SOWP and my kids' visitor records extension just got approved.

AOR: FEB 24
GU: MAR 20 (I had 4 GUs total, one for each application/family member)
FINAL DECISION: MAR 22

We all have the same expiry date: FEB 20, 2022

I didn't receive any email, I logged in randomly to check the status and saw that all applications were approved.

 

[Anxietea]

Quick update for me. My BOWP, my wife's SOWP and my kids' visitor records extension just got approved.

AOR: FEB 24
GU: MAR 20 (I had 4 GUs total, one for each application/family member)
FINAL DECISION: MAR 22

We all have the same expiry date: FEB 20, 2022

I didn't receive any email, I logged in randomly to check the status and saw that all applications were approved.

That‘s awesome, congratulations!

 

[abhishek93]

Does SOWP application linked to a BOWP application fall under the International Mobility Program?

 

[abhishek93]

Hi,

Does anybody know if BOWP and SOWP can be applied together? My spouse applied for her BOWP and a new SOWP for me. The BOWP is still in process but my sowp application has been refused due to the following reason:

• your spouse's work permit must be valid for at least 6 months.

Thanks!

My wife's BOWP also got approved for 1 year, a few minutes ago! And yet they refused my SOWP based in eligibility! What is IRCC doing!!??

 

[janaks09]

Hello Guys,

I am planning to apply for BOWP this week. I did some research on the internet on how to apply and what to do but just wondering if there is anything that I need to be aware of. I found that it is similar to the Open work permit application and need to provide AOR documents.

Any tips or suggestions are highly appreciated.

Thanks!