Yes but only if the sponsor (ie you) has received the AOR and your spouse is given an Open Work Permit, which they can apply for when in Canada. I'm in the same boat (as applicant).
Thank you for the reply. Just to confirm AOR is acknowledgment of receipt? And do you happen to know approximately how long it takes to receive the work permit?
Yes it's Acknowledgement of Receipt. As to how long a work permit takes to get, it could be a few to several months from what I understand. Also the applicant will need to get a medical done, so if I were you I would wait for you to receive sponsorship approval and your spouse to receive the biometrics and medical instruction letters first. You need patience in all of this I'm afraid.
Hi! I am in a similar boat. Are you saying that the person being sponsored could apply for an open work permit even for outland sponsorship? (I thought it has to be inland, meaning the person being sponsored has to live in Canada when the sponsorship application is submitted) Thanks!!
About a year ago this was changed. Right now, if outland applicant is able to enter Canada (using TRV or is VISA-exempt), can apply for OWP. The OWP application grants PA a long-term status so he/she can live and work in Canada. The applicant must stay in Canada for the duration of the OWP application (about 3 months if I remember correctly).
