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Sponsor wife for convention refugee

Sara Khaled

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Nov 16, 2018
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Hello,

I applied for PR after receiving notice of decision. I added my spouse to my PR application. Apparently, the process is taking so long, so I have to questions:
- Can I apply for open work permit for my spouse?.
- I know I can travel using a travel document, but for how long I can stay abroad?, I am thinking to stay in another country where my spouse could come for about 6months. Is this going to affect my application?.

I wish you could help..
 

jack_2001

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Sep 7, 2016
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#No you can't apply for open work permit for your spouse as she isn't legally living in Canada
#what is the third country?
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Hello,

I applied for PR after receiving notice of decision. I added my spouse to my PR application. Apparently, the process is taking so long, so I have to questions:
- Can I apply for open work permit for my spouse?.
- I know I can travel using a travel document, but for how long I can stay abroad?, I am thinking to stay in another country where my spouse could come for about 6months. Is this going to affect my application?.

I wish you could help..
Your wife does not qualify for an OWP.
 

Sara Khaled

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Nov 16, 2018
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Many countries are not allowing visitors or longterm visitors due to covid.
I can have a residency in some countries where I could stay with my spouse, but the question is: as a convention refugee waiting for my PR, am I allowed to reside outside Canada until I get my PR?. I don't of course intend to go back to my home country
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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I can have a residency in some countries where I could stay with my spouse, but the question is: as a convention refugee waiting for my PR, am I allowed to reside outside Canada until I get my PR?. I don't of course intend to go back to my home country
Would personally recommend living somewhere else for around 2 years. You are really supposed to be setting up your life in Canada so you are ready to receive your family.
 

Sara Khaled

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Nov 16, 2018
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Would personally recommend living somewhere else for around 2 years. You are really supposed to be setting up your life in Canada so you are ready to receive your family.
Is it illegal or is it going to affect your application if lived oustide Canada temporary unitl getting my PR?.