BOWP Tracker 2020

[Prithvikp]

Hi,
I applied for my BOWP on Feb 13th 2022 and still waiting for decision. Anyone with same timeline got any updates from CIC?

 

[krithishankar]

Hey everyone, Had a quick question regarding pgwp extension policy that has been released recently.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/measures-post-graduation-work-permits-temporary-resident-permanent-resident-pathways.html

Does this apply for BOWP applicants as well? I had a PGWP earlier (expired in 2020) and got it extended last year (which is expiring in Sep 2022). I already have an application for open work permit extension in process, was wondering if this public policy is applicable for me? Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[Armstrong17]

Hi Everyone,

My current WP has expired. I'm currently working on "Maintained" status, as BOWP application is in-process.
I need to urgently leave Canada for two months & then come back, which should be possible as my VISA expires in year 2031.

Two questions:
1) Before leaving Canada, do I need to resign from my company? Is that the ONLY way to proceed?
2) On returning, can I join and resume work with my same company, if BOWP application still remains in-process?

Thank you so much!

 

[krithishankar]

Hi everyone, I had a question regarding travel while my BOWP application is in processing. My current work permit is valid until Sep 2022. I have plans to travel to the US in August and I'm planning to return back a week before my current work permit expires. I have already applied for my BOWP in May 2022 and it's still in processing.

I wanted to know if there would be any issues while re-entering at the immigration and to continue to work in Canada when I have only couple days validity left in my permit. Any thoughts or similar experiences would be really helpful here.

Thanks!

 

[krithishankar]

Hi, Anyone who applied for BOWP in May 2022 has got an update recently? Thanks!

 

[asiqur]

Hi, Anyone who applied for BOWP in May 2022 has got an update recently? Thanks!

Nope, Submitted on May 20, 2022.

 

[Q2_2020_PR_Applicant]

For those who are waiting for their PR for more than 2 years, I suggest you take the mandamus route.
My lawyer submitted it a week ago and today I saw some progress. Someone finally re-opened our app.

 

[googboog]

For those who are waiting for their PR for more than 2 years, I suggest you take the mandamus route.
My lawyer submitted it a week ago and today I saw some progress. Someone finally re-opened our app.

can you tell me which lawyer you used, and how you went about this process

 

[athi_prakash]

Hi Everyone,

My current WP has expired. I'm currently working on "Maintained" status, as BOWP application is in-process.
I need to urgently leave Canada for two months & then come back, which should be possible as my VISA expires in year 2031.

Two questions:
1) Before leaving Canada, do I need to resign from my company? Is that the ONLY way to proceed?
2) On returning, can I join and resume work with my same company, if BOWP application still remains in-process?

Thank you so much!

I am on a similar boat, can you please let me know what approach you are taking?

 

[Q2_2020_PR_Applicant]

can you tell me which lawyer you used, and how you went about this process

You can reach out to Abramovich & Tchern P.C., Immigration Lawyers

 

[Q2_2020_PR_Applicant]

Hello guys, I just received a PR confirmation email from [email protected] asking for some details before they send portal credentials.
I thought PPR comes first before COPR? Can someone confirm? Thank you!

 

[anilch]

If you are in Canada, once you send the details, they will send a PR portal link to confirm your address and upload a photo for PR Card.

 

[Q2_2020_PR_Applicant]

If you are in Canada, once you send the details, they will send a PR portal link to confirm your address and upload a photo for PR Card.

Thanks! just learned that if inland, PPR is not needed.

 

[anilch]

Yes. Passport is requested to stamp a visa necessary to enter into Canada.

 

[Fargoloz]

You will need a valid visa, as long as you have a valid visa, you can reenter and work on maintained status.

I am in the same situation! My work permit and TRV expire on December 14 and already applied for extension and got the maintained status letter! I would like to leave for 15 days and get back on November 14. Am I going to lose the maintained status after work permit expiration? Any past experience!
Is it going to affect family here in Canada as I am the main applicant?