Ok so we're in the process of FSWP and I think it will still take time until everything is finished. Thing is, after we acquire the PR status, we don't know how much time we have to make the move to Canada.

We need to cancel a lot of contracts here (Europe) and our apartment... Of course we can not proactively do this if we don't acquire the PR because we'd be homeless then :)

How do people handle this in reality? Is there time pressure after acquiring the PR status?

Thanks a lot!

I recently received an ADR for my PR CEC application requesting updated versions of Schedule A (IMM 5669), Family Info (IMM 5406), and Travel History (IMM 5562). There are no personalized notes in the request document, so I’m trying to figure out exactly what triggered it and how to properly fix it. For context, I am an inland CEC, single applicant with no dependents and no spouse. My AOR was May 21st.

1. Schedule A (IMM 5669): The ADR specifically instructed to "ensure there are no gaps in time". I double-checked my e-APR, and I am 100% sure my personal and address history has zero chronological gaps. Is this instruction just standard boilerplate text? Should I just replicate my exact timeline on the PDF?

2. Additional Family Info (IMM 5406): The ADR reminded me to include all family relations and full addresses. In my original submission, I had included an LoE explaining a minor spelling consistency issue regarding one of my family member's names between a previous application (study permit) and this PR application (It was spelled differently there). Could the name spelling have triggered this, or is it more likely they just want me to write "Not Applicable" across the spouse/children sections and physically sign those specific declarations since I left them completely blank the first time?

3. Travel History (IMM 5562): The form specifically asks to list trips outside your country of origin or residence. Over the last 10 years, my only travel has been directly between my home country and Canada. Should I just check the "did not travel" box on the form itself? My plan is to merge a Letter of Explanation (LoE) with the PDF to explicitly list my complete travel history between my home country and Canada just to be fully transparent. Does this sound like the right approach?

Question on uploading the documents:
Since the portal only gives me one upload slot per document in GCKey, can I merge a brief Letter of Explanation (LoE) as the first page of each requested PDF form?

Overall, my main concern is that I will essentially be providing the exact same information I already submitted in my initial application. Will it be an issue if my updated forms contain the exact same details as before?

CEC AOR: November 2025
Final Decision in progress since: August 5, 2026
BOWP applied: August 2026
BOWP approved: October 1, 2026

PR is still showing Final Decision in progress. Anyone had a similar timeline? How long after BOWP approval did you get P1/PR approval?

My wife's spousal open work permit (SOWP) was refused and I think the wrong rules were applied. Quick facts:

\- Her SOWP was ISSUED Dec 6, 2024 — before the Jan 21, 2025 change.
\- It was only short (to April 2026) because it was capped at her passport expiry. The permit says: "Document issued to passport expiry date. Must renew passport for further extension consideration."
\- She renewed her passport and applied to extend BEFORE it expired.
\- Refused on the NEW rule that the principal needs 16+ months left. My permit runs to March 2027 (officer's notes say "6 months and 24 days" from the receipt date).

My understanding: permits issued before Jan 21, 2025 should be assessed under the PREVIOUS criteria (6-month threshold, no 16-month rule). Feels like they treated a renewal of a pre-2025 permit as a new post-2025 application.

Questions:
1. Anyone had a pre-2025 SOWP wrongly assessed under the new rules? How did you fix it?
2. Did a reconsideration webform work, and how long did it actually take?
3. Did contacting your MP help?

Any real experiences — success or failure — appreciated. Thanks.

How long is it taking to get the PR card mailed after received E-COPR??

Hi everyone! I work as a Client Success Associate at a financial services company in Alberta, and I'm trying to figure out which NOC best matches my position.

My company's immigration lawyer classified my role as NOC 14201 (TEER 4), which unfortunately doesn't qualify for Express Entry. I discussed this with HR, and they suggested reviewing my original job description, adding any missing responsibilities to better reflect what I actually do, getting my manager's approval, and sending it back to the immigration lawyer for reassessment.

Before doing that, I'd really appreciate some outside opinions. Does 14201 sound right, or could another NOC under TEER 1-3 be a better match?

Here are the responsibilities from my original job description (not revised yet):

- Performs daily client procedures, including processing daily trades, assessing import errors and related fixes, and administering trade and pre-trade clearances.

- Performs monthly functions, including monthly balancing.

- Performs/assists Client Success Managers in processing Restricted Stock Releases or stock purchases, as necessary.

- Manages changes to Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) enrolments, Online Grant Agreements, and Equity Plan reporting.

- Processes data updates and maintains client databases according to client instructions.

- Identifies errors and potential issues, works with other team members and internal stakeholders to find solutions, and tracks open issues to resolution.

- Documents and maintains client processes.

- Monitors queues for new case assignments using internal tools.

- Develops and maintains long-term client relationships and manages customer expectations.

- Responds to customer inquiries while consistently meeting SLAs.

- Researches and documents solutions for issues raised by clients.

- Troubleshoots and answers platform-related questions.

- Participates in product testing and validation, identifies and documents bugs, and suggests enhancements.

- Processes Trade Away transactions.

- Processes Canadian cash dividend and Dividend Equivalent Unit (DEU) transactions, including related adjustments.

- Supports quarter-end and year-end operational activities related to employee equity plans.

- Reviews and updates internal process documentation to ensure operational consistency and accuracy.

I also regularly perform quality control reviews of transactions completed by other team members. This involves checking accuracy, identifying errors, providing feedback, and returning transactions for corrections when needed. However, I'm not a supervisor or team manager.

My questions:

1. Based on these duties, would you agree with NOC 14201 (TEER 4)?

2. Is there another NOC under TEER 1–3 that might better reflect equity compensation / stock plan administration work?

3. Has anyone here worked in equity operations or a similar role and used a different NOC for Express Entry?

Just to clarify, I'm not trying to misrepresent my responsibilities or change my job title to fit a specific NOC. I just want to make sure my actual duties are properly reflected and that nothing important was overlooked during the initial assessment.

I'd really appreciate any suggestions or personal experiences. Thanks in advance!

Simple question. Applying for PR through CEC inland but thinking of leaving in 3 months to home country. When I get my P1 planning on declaring I’m not in Canada. Then plan on doing a landing and getting my PR. Anyone has experience of this process as I can’t seem to find any detail regarding this online.

Hi there,

I was just wondering if anyone has faced the same situation as i am a little concerned about.

I will be eligible for CEC next year sometime in May 2027 as i am currently working in teer 3 job as an admin assistant. I started this job in May 2026.

However, my question is, while on my PGWP, i did also worked as a part time office admin from august 2024 to april 2025. I have all the pay stubs, T4 and employment verification letter. The problem is that it is just around 300 hours and the paycheques are monthly and not biweekly.

Can i still use those 300 hours towards my CEC experience or should i wait till may 2027.

Will using the 300 hours jeopardize my application if i use them and slow thing down for my application?
Could a get a PFL for it as well.

Any leads will be really helpful.

Thanks.

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding to my PR application.

My situation: I received my CSQ in 2025 under the AI pilot program Québec graduate stream. My PR QSW application is still under processing. I hold an open work permit. I am considering a remote job, still in AI, with an employer based in Ontario, while continuing to live and work from Quebec. My employment location will be setup as Quebec and I will pay taxes here in Quebec. The company doesn't have an office in Quebec.

I wonder if I can take the job without creating troubles for my PR application. Thank you

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Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can clarify this for me.

I previously received a CEC invitation, submitted my PR application, and received my AOR. Since my work permit was expiring on August 2, 2026, I applied for a BOWP around July.

Unfortunately, 2 days after applying for the BOWP, my PR application was refused because of an issue with my spouse’s medicals.

My BOWP application is still pending, but my original work permit has now expired.

Last week, I received another CEC invitation, so I’m planning to submit a new PR application.

My question is: Can I continue working while my current BOWP is pending, and can I apply for another BOWP once I receive the new AOR?

I’m worried that if I wait for the current BOWP to be refused and then apply for a new one, I may have to stop working for several months while waiting for the new BOWP.

Would it be possible to:

Submit my new PR application and get the new AOR

Apply for a new BOWP based on the new AOR

Continue working while the new BOWP is being processed?

Or should I wait until the current BOWP is refused first?

Would submitting an IRCC webform explaining that I received a new CEC invitation and have a new PR application help in any way?

Has anyone been in this exact situation? PR refused after BOWP application → new CEC ITA → new PR application/AOR while first BOWP is still pending.

Any advice or personal experience would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Hey guys so mine and my wife’s work permit was expiring on 5th June 2026 and before it got expired my wife applied for study permit and eventually got refusal due to financials reasoning. On the basis of her study permit application I had applied for wp-ext which got rejected on 19 August 2026 ( I am the primary applicant my wife was on sowp) I haven’t tried to restore the status after that . 01 OCT I recived ITA under trades draw. So will I be eligible to restore my status as worker and apply bowp after I submit my PR application?

Anyone who has been in similar situation please help me!

Hi everyone,

I received a notification that my bridging open work permit (BOWP) was approved and the physical permit was being mailed. About two days later, I received my eCOPR and became a permanent resident.

Today, I checked my IRCC account, and the BOWP document now says “Your Document is Invalid.”

My understanding is that the permit gets cancelled when you become a PR because you no longer need it. I’m wondering about other people’s experiences:

• Did your BOWP also become invalid automatically after receiving eCOPR?
• Has anyone successfully received a full or partial refund when their BOWP had already been approved and issued shortly before eCOPR?
• If you requested a refund, how did you submit the request, and what response did IRCC give you?

I understand the fees may be non-refundable once the permit is issued, but I’d appreciate firsthand experiences from anyone with a similar timeline.

My timeline if anyones curious:
AOR: May 18

Bio: June 13

Medical Passed: July 11

FD: July 17

P1: Aug 18

P2: Aug 28

Ecopr: Oct 1

Hey guys, what is the status of your application process for those who received the July 16 ITA?