I'm the principal applicant and my Canadian spouse is the sponsor. So far all that's left of my visa application to complete is the background check/my eligiblity - everything else is complete (medical, biometrics, CSQ (I will be living in Quebec), sponsor approval.
I applied for a Spouse Open Work Permit back in June and received confirmation of that yesterday, The permit lasts for two years.
My first question is related to the SOWP.. as I understand TRVs (or ETA's in my case as I am a British citizen) allow you to remain in Canada for up to 6 months, afterwhich you have to leave. So does the fact I have a two year work permit mean I can stay in Canada for that duration, or do I still have to return to UK after 6 months?
Secondly, I noticed on my my IRCC account and CIC accounts that they changed my address from my UK address to my spouse's one in Canada (I didn't amend it myself, it just seemed to be updated from their end). Is that usual?
Maybe anyone who has had a similar experience can advise?
I applied for a Spouse Open Work Permit back in June and received confirmation of that yesterday, The permit lasts for two years.
My first question is related to the SOWP.. as I understand TRVs (or ETA's in my case as I am a British citizen) allow you to remain in Canada for up to 6 months, afterwhich you have to leave. So does the fact I have a two year work permit mean I can stay in Canada for that duration, or do I still have to return to UK after 6 months?
Secondly, I noticed on my my IRCC account and CIC accounts that they changed my address from my UK address to my spouse's one in Canada (I didn't amend it myself, it just seemed to be updated from their end). Is that usual?
Maybe anyone who has had a similar experience can advise?