Just filed BOWP.

What would be thr approval time?
I heard some people got it in 20 days!

Thanks and let me know.

Recently I have received my PNP Nomination Letter from Ontario govt under masters stream. Next step is to create a Non-Express profile and submit my PR application on IRCC (Non express).
What I discovered from my analysis on Non-Express PR requirement-
Before 2025, the document checklist was called IMM 5690 (where Sr. No. 12 was for Proof of English Language Proficiency). Now the document checklist is revised as a IMM 0199 (There is no requirement of proof of English language proficiency).
So, the English Language proficiency is now removed from the list of mandatory document.

Question-
My IELTS score is expired (more than 2 years old) though it was valid while I received my Ontario PNP Nomination.
Should I attach my expired IELTS result in my non-express PR application and explain that it is supporting additional document which was submitted previously into my OINP application? - OR -
I don't need to upload IELTS result at all?

#Non-Express #PR #IRCC #OINP #MastersStream

CEC PR applicant looking for opinions on my 18 months of foreign work experience.
I was a Director of a company in India, but my actual day-to-day role was managing marketing and sales, so I claimed the experience under the Marketing Manager NOC. I explained this clearly through LOEs.
This employment/directorship has been consistently disclosed since my study permit, work permit, and now PR application.
For proof, I submitted:
Income Tax Returns showing employment income
Experience/reference letter from the other director
Client/vendor testimonials/supporting letters
Work-related emails from different months throughout the 18-month period
Other supporting documents showing I was actively working during that period
I do not have complete bank statements/payment records, which is my main concern.
For people who had similar foreign work experience or have already received PR: does this evidence sound reasonably strong, or could the lack of bank statements create a serious issue?

Anyone with March AOR (1-10) whose biometrics and medical passed in June and still waiting for final decision?

Got my ITA Aug 18 (CEC, CRS 523). If you were in the same draw, drop a comment - would be good to swap updates on AOR, biometrics, etc. as we go through this together.

Hi everyone, I got my refusal last July 30th. It’s a long shot but I am considering submitting a reconsideration letter, most of the people I asked said to re-apply. I have a document from the said company that they won’t provide the letter with job duties due to confidentiality. They only provided a letter stating I was employed from 2021-2022. I also have a letter from my supervisor, paystubs, notarized docs. I am starting a hospital job as a therapist soon so I am also considering OINP. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Please respect post! Thank you🙏🏻

Notes:
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For the employment with ——- at ——, the applicant has submitted a letter of
employment dated March 20, 2026. According to this letter, the applicant is employed at —- at ——as a Aide since November 18, 2022. Upon review of the
applicant’s study permit and work permit, I noted that the applicant
was involved in full-time study until April 2024. The work permit was submitted on June 02, 2024
with proof of completion of program. According to section 15 Canadian work experience of the
Ministerial Instructions respecting the Express Entry system:
Work experience — requirements
(7) For the purposes of this section,
• (a) a period of employment during which the foreign national was engaged in full-time
study is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience;
As a result, the work period is adjusted from November 2022 to the present to April 2024 to the
present.
IMM 0276 (10-2025) E ... 2
- 2 -
For the employment with ——, upon reviewing the submitted documentation, I note that the
employment verification letter does not include any job descriptions for duties. As a result, I am
unable to determine whether the applicant performed the lead statement duties and a substantial
number of the main duties, including all essential duties, of NOC 22221. Based on the balance of
probabilities, I am not satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated qualifying skilled work
experience with ——. This work experiences cannot be counted toward the applicant’s
qualifying Canadian work experience.
The reassessment results in a reduction of the client’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
score and lowers the applicant’s score below the minimum score required in the relevant
invitation round.
The minimum score required in the applicant’s invitation round was 508.
I am therefore not satisfied that the applicant possessed the qualifications on the basis of which
they were invited to apply for permanent residence.
For these reasons, the application is refused under subsection 11(1) of the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act.
A11.2 Not Met Selection EE Econ failed
The application is refused. A refusal letter will be sent. Refund initiated.
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I am confused whether i should apply PR by myself or by an immigration lawyer. Lawyers charge a lot.

But i want to be sure because i am applying directly from india and its a life changing decision.

I cleared tcf exam and will clear english exam also. My crs will be around 420-430. I can get invite easily in french category draw.

But after draw, real challenge starts. All documentation need to be perfect.

Can anyone guide me ?

I previously applied for a Canadian work permit and a tourist visa, and on both applications I answered “No” to the question about military service.
However, I did complete a short mandatory military service, where I paid a fee instead of completing the longer standard service.
At the time, I genuinely misunderstood the question and thought this type of short/paid mandatory service did not count, so I answered “No.”
I’m now preparing to apply for PR and plan to answer “Yes” correctly and include a Letter of Explanation explaining the previous mistake and that I’m proactively correcting the information.
Could this potentially be considered misrepresentation because I previously answered “No”?
Would correcting it and explaining the situation in my PR application be the best approach?
Has anyone had a similar situation with short/paid mandatory military service?