Common-law, inland: Applying for OWP without AOR

[compiler1234]

Hello,

I'm planning to submit my PR application (common-law, inland) just shortly before my current PGWP will expire next month.

The plan is to then immediately apply for an open work permit after submitting the PR application, so I can maintain status as a worker.

According to https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/spouse-common-law-partner-canada-open-work-permit.html, one can apply for the open work permit WITHOUT AOR as long as the PR application has been submitted AND the current work permit will expire in two weeks or less from that date.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation and can share their experience with submitting the work permit application without AOR?

Anything to watch out for? Any technical difficulties/hick-ups/unexpected delays?
Did it work the way it is described in the link or is there something I'm missing that I should be aware of?

EDIT: I guess what I'm wondering is if there's any other requirements I missing to make use of this policy, i.e. submitting the PR application itself a minimum number of days before current PGWP expires to be eligible under this policy?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Sonnna]

Hello,

I'm planning to submit my PR application (common-law, inland) just shortly before my current PGWP will expire next month.

The plan is to then immediately apply for an open work permit after submitting the PR application, so I can maintain status as a worker.

According to https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/spouse-common-law-partner-canada-open-work-permit.html, one can apply for the open work permit WITHOUT AOR as long as the PR application has been submitted AND the current work permit will expire in two weeks or less from that date.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation and can share their experience with submitting the work permit application without AOR?

Anything to watch out for? Any technical difficulties/hick-ups/unexpected delays?
Did it work the way it is described in the link or is there something I'm missing that I should be aware of?

EDIT: I guess what I'm wondering is if there's any other requirements I missing to make use of this policy, i.e. submitting the PR application itself a minimum number of days before current PGWP expires to be eligible under this policy?

Thank you in advance!

 

[laroly_rola]

I did this and it all went great!
I applied for the inland pr like 2 weeks before my permit expired and then I applied for the OWP 2 days before the expiry of my PGWP. I received my OWP 3 weeks after that!

Just make sure you give all additional documentation they ask and if you want to be on the safer side, you can submit a Letter of Explanation with screenshots of IRCC webpage stating I can apply without AOR. Hope it all goes well!