Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) under express entry - connect here

[RabinJi]

Could you please help with what eAPR and AOR stands for.
I need to apply for BOWP.

eAPR is electronic application for permanent residence and BOWP is Bridge open permit.You didn't apply yet.

 

[jessxgc]

Hi guys, thought I might ask this here as well. I am in the pool under CEC with 437 points and my work permit expires March 13.

I am thinking I might receive ITA within the next couple draws.

My questions are:
1 - How long does it usually take to receive the AOR once you submit the application?

2 - Can I apply for BOWP from my home country ? (it is not a visa-exempt country)

If I cannot get the AOR while my wp is still valid, I would rather go back to my country on Feb 28 and not waste another month rent/expenses in Canada. Need to decide what to do and book my flights back home if there is little chance of a BOWP

Your comments are appreciated. Thanks

 

[RabinJi]

Hi guys, thought I might ask this here as well. I am in the pool under CEC with 437 points and my work permit expires March 13.

I am thinking I might receive ITA within the next couple draws.

My questions are:
1 - How long does it usually take to receive the AOR once you submit the application?
Mostly it might takes 2 minute to receive AOR

2 - Can I apply for BOWP from my home country ? (it is not a visa-exempt country)
Yes you could apply through online

If I cannot get the AOR while my wp is still valid, I would rather go back to my country on Feb 28 and not waste another month rent/expenses in Canada. Need to decide what to do and book my flights back home if there is little chance of a BOWP

Your comments are appreciated. Thanks

 

[OMNI.MCA]

Hi Friends,

I have submitted my application for BOWP on 10 Feb 2017 & waiting for Open work permit.
I would like to submit Open work permit to my Spouse & visitor record for my kid.

Can i do that now or should i need to wait till my BOWP is approved to submit my spouse & kid's application
Can you share the link or information how to submit application for my spouse & kid.

Your guidance & support is much appreciated.

Regards
Ashwin

 

[RabinJi]

Any updates guys,I have submitted my BOWP application on 19February
And still waiting for good news.
Rabin

 

[neorol]

Hi Friends,

I have submitted my application for BOWP on 10 Feb 2017 & waiting for Open work permit.
I would like to submit Open work permit to my Spouse & visitor record for my kid.

Can i do that now or should i need to wait till my BOWP is approved to submit my spouse & kid's application
Can you share the link or information how to submit application for my spouse & kid.

Your guidance & support is much appreciated.

Regards

Ashwin

You could have sent the 3 applications together. Now, you should wait until you get your BOWP

 

[RabinJi]

You could have sent the 3 applications together. Now, you should wait until you get your BOWP

Hi Neorol,i have submitted my BOWP application through online on 19th January which is crossed their processing time they have mentioned in their website.I called to cic on Friday and the agent told me that my process is crossed over their processing time and he told me that he would send request to VO to issue as soon as possible,but today i received this message.
There have been no updates to your application (W302476615) since you last checked your account. Thank you for your patience
Rabin

 

[tewarimanish]

You could have sent the 3 applications together. Now, you should wait until you get your BOWP

What should be the option for my KID while applying BOWP. Visitor OR Temporary Resident Permit ?

 

[ssiddharthsuresh]

I applied for a BOWP on JAN 20th. EE PR application AOR Jan 10th. Currently my WP application status says 'On hold'. Does that mean R10 completeness check is not done yet?

 

[neorol]

What should be the option for my KID while applying BOWP. Visitor OR Temporary Resident Permit ?

From now, your spouse will need to apply her/himself for an open work permit attaching your approved BOWP. S/he won't have a BOWP nor your child. Your spouse will have a Spousal Open Work permit and your child probably a visitor visa or visitor record. S/he will need to add your kid to her/his application as dependent and the system will generate a list with the required documents for both of them.

Check this: C41 exemption / Eligibility for specific spousal situations / Spouses of bridging open work permit (BOWP) holders

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/policy.asp

And this: Answer the questions, including information about the dependent kid

http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp

 

[neorol]

I applied for a BOWP on JAN 20th. EE PR application AOR Jan 10th. Currently my WP application status says 'On hold'. Does that mean R10 completeness check is not done yet?

Yes, it means they are waiting for R10 completeness results

 

[RabinJi]

Finally my Bowp is approved guys,
Applied 19th January
Approved 20 February
Rabin

 

[neorol]

Finally my Bowp is approved guys,
Applied 19th January
Approved 20 February
Rabin

Wow! Congrats bro!

 

[Nitz_Au]

Finally my Bowp is approved guys,
Applied 19th January
Approved 20 February
Rabin

Congratulations bro!

 

[RabinJi]

Wow! Congrats bro!

Thanks Neorol for your great support,so finally it is approved today but i never received any email from cic,so when do i expect my BOWP by mail?
Cheers
Rabin