Visit Visa Funds - AOR Received

[walrusmelodycreamweb]

I have a couple of questions regarding the process of being with my spouse in Canada more quickly. We have received the Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR), and here's my plan:

Apply for a visitor visa, and upon arrival in Canada, apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP).

Q1: For the visitor visa's "How much money do you have for your stay in Canada?" section, should I indicate the total funds in my bank account or just the budgeted amount for the stay?
Q1b: If total bank account, my spouse will contribute to the funds, and they have a higher balance in their bank account. Should I include the combined total of our bank balances?

Q2: Is it advisable to apply for the SOWP once the visitor visa is approved and I've landed in Canada, or should I apply for the SOWP from my home country and wait for that process?

For context, my spouse is a naturalized Canadian citizen and currently employed.

 

[canuck78]

I have a couple of questions regarding the process of being with my spouse in Canada more quickly. We have received the Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR), and here's my plan:

Apply for a visitor visa, and upon arrival in Canada, apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP).

Q1: For the visitor visa's "How much money do you have for your stay in Canada?" section, should I indicate the total funds in my bank account or just the budgeted amount for the stay?
Q1b: If total bank account, my spouse will contribute to the funds, and they have a higher balance in their bank account. Should I include the combined total of our bank balances?

Q2: Is it advisable to apply for the SOWP once the visitor visa is approved and I've landed in Canada, or should I apply for the SOWP from my home country and wait for that process?

For context, my spouse is a naturalized Canadian citizen and currently employed.

1. proof of all your savings. Would discourage the transfer funds. Include your spouse’s proof of savings and indicate he will be supporting you financially. Would also include a proof of his employment especially if savings are not substantial
2. TRV isn’t guaranteed first of all. It is just a lot more likely to be approved now than it used to be. Would personally start the Outland sponsorship now and wait until you receive AOR to apply for the TRV. It is personal choice. I would look at estimated average processing times for TRV for your home country. The potential length for TRV processing may have an impact on your decision.

 

[walrusmelodycreamweb]

1. proof of all your savings. Would discourage the transfer funds. Include your spouse’s proof of savings and indicate he will be supporting you financially. Would also include a proof of his employment especially if savings are not substantial
2. TRV isn’t guaranteed first of all. It is just a lot more likely to be approved now than it used to be. Would personally start the Outland sponsorship now and wait until you receive AOR to apply for the TRV. It is personal choice. I would look at estimated average processing times for TRV for your home country. The potential length for TRV processing may have an impact on your decision.

Thank you.

1. They have 100k+ in savings, and I have 17k in savings. So under the "How much money do you have for your stay in Canada?" we'll type in 117k.
2. I've already received for AOR, so I'm debating between TRV landing in Canada and applying for SOWP or applying directly for SOWP. The processing time is 33 days.

 

[canuck78]

Thank you.

1. They have 100k+ in savings, and I have 17k in savings. So under the "How much money do you have for your stay in Canada?" we'll type in 117k.
2. I've already received for AOR, so I'm debating between TRV landing in Canada and applying for SOWP or applying directly for SOWP. The processing time is 33 days.

Would take processing time with a grain of salt. Could be longer. Personal choice what you do. I would look up processing times for TRV from your home country. That may make your decision easier.

 

[walrusmelodycreamweb]

Would take processing time with a grain of salt. Could be longer. Personal choice what you do. I would look up processing times for TRV from your home country. That may make your decision easier.

Thank you.
Can you help me with this question:
Will your spouse or common-law partner accompany you to Canada?

They are already in Canada, so I'm joining them, so I'm inclined to say Yes, specifically cause they mention "Answer yes even if your spouse will join you later in Canada." I'm assuming is it also applies to If I'm joining them.