could you please inform me if you did register a Canadian incorporate a prior of submitting your application or your just used your company registration in your country ?
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Hey @TaYfaY , sorry just saw this message. I got my WP extension recently(linked to my SUV file) . Make sure there is genuine business progress effort which is documented and can be given to them. A lawyer for submitting the application is preferable. Overall, I dont think they should or can reject a WP extension very easily since the business needs to keep going. Once you are inside Canada, it is better, according to me
(Although the processing time for WP extension is v long! ) All the best on your business & movement!
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I submitted my wp extension on the 31st of April, how long did it take you to get the extension,did they ask for any adr or progress report?Hey @TaYfaY , sorry just saw this message. I got my WP extension recently(linked to my SUV file) . Make sure there is genuine business progress effort which is documented and can be given to them. A lawyer for submitting the application is preferable. Overall, I dont think they should or can reject a WP extension very easily since the business needs to keep going. Once you are inside Canada, it is better, according to me
Hi Everyone
Need advise.
If the primary applicant of SUV WP doesn’t apply for extension, can the spouse who is in Canada on open work permit apply for his own open work permit extension independently of the primary applicant ?
Need advise.
If the primary applicant of SUV WP doesn’t apply for extension, can the spouse who is in Canada on open work permit apply for his own open work permit extension independently of the primary applicant ?
Hi, could you please tell us the validity period of the original WP? was it issued from the entry date or pass request date?Hey @TaYfaY , sorry just saw this message. I got my WP extension recently(linked to my SUV file) . Make sure there is genuine business progress effort which is documented and can be given to them. A lawyer for submitting the application is preferable. Overall, I dont think they should or can reject a WP extension very easily since the business needs to keep going. Once you are inside Canada, it is better, according to me
Also, could you please share with us what documents you provided for WP extension application? Is it complicated like the original WP application? Thank you.
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Hi, could you please tell us the validity period of the original WP? and was the starting time from the entry date or pass request date?
Also, could you please share with us what documents you provided for WP extension application? Is it complicated like the original WP application? Thank you.
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For me, the validity of the original WP was 1 year. They now give it for 2 years I've heard (my Co-founder got it for 2 years - he applied for it a year after me) It is issued on the day you land, so validity is 1 year or 2 years from the day you land in Canada.
Documents for WP extension is essentially the same as the original WP - along with the addition of a "Business progress report" . It is as complicated,except of course no biometrics or medical is required.
Hope this helps!
I dont think that will be possible, but you can check with a immigration consultant if an indirect process is possible. The spouse's WP is dependent on the primary applicant. So he will have to find a way to get a WP as a primary applicant.
Currently, it takes 5 months to get approved, hope it reduces
and you will have to stay in Canada to keep your maintained status. Its quite a pain. Please submit your progress report with your extension application to avoid any unnecessary ADR's, which will lengthen the time taken.Hi pinkfloyd
did you provide additional investment funding for the work permit extension application? The new policy on May 18 required investment funds beside settlement funds and proof of significant benefits to Canada? Did this new policy affect your application? Thanks in advance !
did you provide additional investment funding for the work permit extension application? The new policy on May 18 required investment funds beside settlement funds and proof of significant benefits to Canada? Did this new policy affect your application? Thanks in advance !
I received the approval prior to May 18th 2023, hence am not aware about this. Although my start up did have funds to invest as well, hence possibly had been included in my application. I think it is a valid question, as to how you will invest in growing the business once in Canada.