May 2024 - Inland Spousal Sponsorship

[unforgettableseries]

yeah, I think they match the COPR expiry with the medical expiry date. Seeing COPR info does not mean that they issued eCOPR though. I can see that number for a month, but no eCOPR has been issued yet.

I figured that much out. My point is that the COPR expiry date is in about three months and I doubt an eCOPR will be issued in that timeframe.

I called IRCC but she told me that there is nothing to worry about. I'll call again every week once a week and see if I get consistent answers.

 

[pragmatist]

Hey guys - just got the AOR recently and I was planning to apply for an Open Work permit for my spouse. However, she is on a study permit and currently studying in Canada. I am on PR though and tried to apply through her IRCC account but it doesn't let me apply an open work permit for a study permit holder and only lets me apply if the person is on a visitor visa or work permit. Is there anyone who can help in the process if you were in a similar situation and applied for a work permit for your spouse when they were on a study permit? Thanks in advance.

Yeah, I have both as a grad student.

Do you want to work off campus (up to 20 hours)?
You say yes to this, and then it asks whether you are approved in principle for PR. If you say yes, then it shows an option to apply for an open work permit

'Approved in principle' technically means that you passed your eligibility, but this normally happens later in the process (They will send you a document). I was told that AOR can be enough for this process. Once you get your AOR, you can include it as one of the attachments in your application for open work permit. I was suggested to do this early and I got my open work permit within a month or so. I needed it because my status will expire soon due to graduation and I will work. However, this was the case months ago so I don't know whether they made any changes.

Make sure to follow these instructions carefully (below). They are pretty informative. You need to include a specific code that is only for inland spousal PR applicants.

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

 

[pragmatist]

I figured that much out. My point is that the COPR expiry date is in about three months and I doubt an eCOPR will be issued in that timeframe.

I called IRCC but she told me that there is nothing to worry about. I'll call again every week once a week and see if I get consistent answers.

Hopefully, persistence will work out! I am planning to call them soon to learn whether they will issue eCOPR soon.

 

[AMIRA2024]

Application submitted may 20 2024
Got final decision feb 5
Got my p1 today

Got my p2 today after sending my p1 info on Friday 02.07

 

[Awts3211]

My pr tracker has a new update, it says ‘we received your enquiry’ and this update came right after my pre arrival. What does that mean? I applied on May 18th.

 

[Shiva91]

Got my p2 today after sending my p1 info on Friday 02.07

Congratulations
When did they complete your background verification?
Is Your VO Mississauga ?

 

[Ralphbund]

Hey everyone,

I got my P1 letter today!

My timeline now:
Applied: May 17, 2024
Biometrics invitation: August 21
Biometrics completed: August 22
Pre-Arrival letter: October 26
AIP: October 28
OHIP applied: October 29
OWP applied: October 30
Medical request (for PR appl.): Nov 7
Medical completed: Nov 18
OHIP card: Nov 19
Medical exam passed: Nov 22
OWP approval: Nov 29
P1: Feb 10, 2025

 

[AMIRA2024]

Congratulations
When did they complete your background verification?
Is Your VO Mississauga ?

got a final decision message on my ircc account on 02.05 then the next day I say my background got updated to complete on the 02.06 on my tracker and got my p1 email the same day response to the email Friday morning 4:30 am and got my p2 today like 14:30…
Yes Mississauga

 

[thanhtam23]

got my P1 today and P2 is also received within a few hours
hoping eCOPR won't take as long as the recent trend

my background check is still in progress in the tracker, no COPR either
only final decision is shown on GCkey with today date

 

[n0dyyy]

got my P1 today and P2 is also received within a few hours
hoping eCOPR won't take as long as the recent trend

my background check is still in progress in the tracker, no COPR either
only final decision is shown on GCkey with today date

I hope so too, im waiting for eCOPR since December 20, 2024

 

[Newexpressuser]

Hey everyone,

I got my P1 letter today!

My timeline now:
Applied: May 17, 2024
Biometrics invitation: August 21
Biometrics completed: August 22
Pre-Arrival letter: October 26
AIP: October 28
OHIP applied: October 29
OWP applied: October 30
Medical request (for PR appl.): Nov 7
Medical completed: Nov 18
OHIP card: Nov 19
Medical exam passed: Nov 22
OWP approval: Nov 29
P1: Feb 10, 2025

Great news! Congrats

 

[Shiva91]

got my P1 today and P2 is also received within a few hours
hoping eCOPR won't take as long as the recent trend

my background check is still in progress in the tracker, no COPR either
only final decision is shown on GCkey with today date

Congratulations
Would you mind sharing your timeline?