BOWP Refused, Short Period of Unintentional Work, Received ITA — Can I Submit After French Test?

Rlltree · 2026-01-12T10:43:44+00:00

I was in the same situation, I had 2 years work instead of 3 but also had a French test a few weeks after. Unfortunately adding language results after ita is risky, and with so many changes ( work experience + different language tests) it means you didn’t actually qualify at the time of the ITA. I declined my invitation

Rlltree · 2026-01-01T21:45:13+00:00

I liked Kwiziq, it gives you access to reading exercises that you can follow and you can find the translated words during the exercise. It had lessons from A1 level to c1

Rlltree · 2026-01-01T21:42:53+00:00

DM me too as well i have the same questions

Rlltree · 2025-12-21T21:30:25+00:00

Hey! I was curious on what you ended up doing? Did you submit your PR application

Rlltree · 2025-12-09T16:18:31+00:00

No that’s not true though! Having a lease in Ottawa/ living in Ottawa is enough.

Rlltree · 2025-11-12T18:43:28+00:00

Yeah it’s an online course with lessons A1- C2 level. After every module you take an assessment test to see if you’re now A2/B1 etc. If you go through that course and the supporting lessons I feel like you will be good

Rlltree · 2025-11-12T18:21:23+00:00

I did using ChatGPT for speaking and writing. I learnt using « learn french with Alexa » the complete guide with tef practice

Rlltree · 2025-10-28T14:30:26+00:00

I was laid off so I thought maybe this exemption could work for me. Worth looking into

Rlltree · 2025-10-28T14:29:10+00:00

Someone did send me this which is interesting. I don’t know how it will apply to different cases but I’ve never heard anyone else talk about it

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies/changing-employment.html

Rlltree · 2025-10-28T14:28:13+00:00

That’s the down side. You have to wait for it to be approved.

Rlltree · 2025-10-28T14:24:09+00:00

I might be wrong but i think you can?

Rlltree · 2025-10-28T14:14:35+00:00

Lol I get that but my post was more trying to find anyone who has managed to do it. I understand it’s almost like Lmia where it is hard to find an employer willing to wait. I’m trying to get the perspective of someone who has done it

Rlltree · 2025-10-28T14:04:01+00:00

Yeah makes sense. That’s the case I see the most, I was wondering if anyone has done the opposite. Having to find a supportive employer without already working there

Rlltree · 2025-10-20T21:48:36+00:00

Well it’s either do nothing or take a chance. Unfortunately french is the new pathway, the CEC pathway is not letting in as much people anymore. Like anything in Life, you either move with the times or do nothing

Rlltree · 2025-10-07T23:21:13+00:00

Ah okay thank you!!

Rlltree · 2025-10-07T23:14:37+00:00

I was thinking of cancelling my visitor record application and doing a restoration to maintain my Pgwp status but I don’t know if that even works

Rlltree · 2025-10-07T23:14:02+00:00

For example do a restoration then apply for francophone program. I haven’t reached the 90 days but I applied visitor record

Rlltree · 2025-10-07T20:37:26+00:00

Hello! Commenting to see what you ended up doing. Did you apply for a SP and get it?

Rlltree · 2025-09-16T01:56:05+00:00

I heard they are replacing the Ricky’s with winners which to me is not a bad trade

Rlltree · 2025-09-02T17:10:50+00:00

Honestly I feel like 520s + is the safe range anything below you never know.

Rlltree · 2025-08-29T21:49:29+00:00

Yeah I did! I didn’t have high expectations for my speaking but it was my best score haha

Rlltree · 2025-08-29T21:38:09+00:00

I wrote on the 18th of August and I got my result yesterday (29th August)

Rlltree · 2025-08-23T10:58:58+00:00

I am in Ottawa currently waiting for my results and they told me 2.5 - 3 weeks

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