Hey everyone, i have one of the most common question from you guys. I am here on study permit and my study is yet to start. My girlfriend recently got her work permit. So my concern is, if i marry her, can i also get the work permit here?
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- Thread starter Sam Cheema
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When did you come to Canada and when are your studies starting? On what basis was her work permit issued?
She just completed her 2 years of study and my study will start in september... i was supposed to start in may but u changed my college.
I dont see the exact thing i am concerned about. So i posted mine.If it is one of the most common questions, what have the other threads on this topic said?
You must be married and she must have a NOC A, B or 0 job and 3 payslips in order for you to apply for a work permit.
As you are over 4 months away from studying, you need to change your status to visitor. Note that you are not allowed to work at all right now.
Not entirely true, you can be a common-law partner, however CIC only recognises people who as common law partners if they have lived together for a year or more, and they will have to be able to show proof for that.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=177&top=17
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common-law_marriage#Canada
I am well aware of common-law.As per OP's post, he plans on marrying to get the OWP, hence the advice to be married.
Yes, but they don't need to be married to get OWP, which is what I am saying. This can be another option, which can be mentioned to OP if he choses to do so. Also, people will assume that only if you are married, will you eligible for OWP. Must implies it is the only option, which is not the case here.
is it true that its a RIGHT to get OWP if you are married or co-habit for 1year? some consultants say YES that VO ~MUST~approve it.but on this board many couples are denied despite having a genuine relationship with plenty of proof.
*Also can the VO deny the visitor application since school is 4 mo away?..suppose he doesnt change to visitor will it mean he is in country illegally?
It is not a right to get a OWP, it is a privilege extended by CIC for genuine couples who want to stay together and to support each other while they are in Canada. If you are genuinely going to Canada to study, then go for the study permit that you have. If you just want a work permit, then you will find it difficult to get approval by going this way due to many people doing fake marriages and divorcing once the study period is over. There has been many abuses of this system and it is rarely given. Also, having a study visa and then going for an OWP will make the visa officer suspicious of your reasons for entering Canada.
I have seen that most rejections are from couples who are married for just a year or have only recently married. If you want to stay with your girlfriend, then I would suggest going to school, it is not difficult to live together, like it is in some countries. If you are only going through OWP for getting a work permit, then I would suggest you try another approach, especially if you are not married.