****September 2019 - Inland Spousal PR + OWP****
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Note: There is a temporary public policy exemption for in-Canada applicants. More specifically, foreign nationals who are eligible to apply from within Canada would normally provide their biometrics as part of an application or request for
- a temporary resident visa (TRV)
- a work permit or study permit
- a temporary resident permit
- permanent residence
Based on my understanding, this means if you are applying in Canada and being processed in Canada, ie, inland spousal sponsorship. Otherwise we’d all have to go back to the US/our home countries to get our biometrics taken (not impossible usually, but part of why many of us apply inland) since Canada has no system in place.
Whereas if you apply outland, even if you live in Canada, you must get biometrics.
At worst I suppose if you paid, you’ll get a refund. If you didn’t, there will be a delay (assuming the govt website is incorrect?). But I feel confident that inland applicabts CURRENTLY don’t pay for biometrics. This could change.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/identity-management/biometrics/exemptions.html
This is the information I am referencing.
Just a quick question. For the open work permit I attached:
-the check list (imm 5556)
- bar codes
- fees (255)
- form imm 5710 (you listed imm 5720? Is that correct?)
- the common law declaration since I’m not married (imm 5409)
- my passport main page and canadian stamps.
Is that right? Did you fill IMM5710 or 5720? Thanks so much
I also submitted IMM 5710 (Application to Change Conditions , Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker).Just a quick question. For the open work permit I attached:
-the check list (imm 5556)
- bar codes
- fees (255)
- form imm 5710 (you listed imm 5720? Is that correct?)
- the common law declaration since I’m not married (imm 5409)
- my passport main page and canadian stamps.
Is that right? Did you fill IMM5710 or 5720? Thanks so much
I can't find any reference to IMM 5720 besides a "protected worker" form so I think the original post might be a typo.
And re: biometrics, you can see in the spousal sponsorship tracker that we have never tracked biometrics for inland applicants, just medical. Outland applicants have a whole section for biometrics.
If you've already done a medical exam, that's fine. Otherwise they'll request it, and IIRC, you pay the doctor directly when you get the exam done. That is required but you aren't supposed to do it ahead of time unless you already have for immigration.
If you've already done a medical exam, that's fine. Otherwise they'll request it, and IIRC, you pay the doctor directly when you get the exam done. That is required but you aren't supposed to do it ahead of time unless you already have for immigration.
Hi,
Did you apply for OWP along with spousal sponsorship? If yes, then I believe you would have implied status.
My bad. Yes that's typo it's IMM5710.Just a quick question. For the open work permit I attached:
-the check list (imm 5556)
- bar codes
- fees (255)
- form imm 5710 (you listed imm 5720? Is that correct?)
- the common law declaration since I’m not married (imm 5409)
- my passport main page and canadian stamps.
Is that right? Did you fill IMM5710 or 5720? Thanks so much
Application sent on September 25th
Received : September 27th
Good luck guys!
Received : September 27th
Good luck guys!
Thanks for clarifying. I thought it was, but just wanted to make sure because I wasn’t very sure when submitting the docs for the OWP.