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Dear experts, I'd like your kind advice on the following. If I officially work for a Canadian employer (have an open work permit, SIN, pay taxes, etc.) but: (a) am physically not present in Canada for a year, while at the same time (b) have a year of Canadian working experience, can I still...

And yeah, how feasible is the idea to address the above points (stay in Canada only and if a legal option arises, and I have job offer with MBA requirement) so I would re-apply again with also my wife's points re-addressed (apologizing for misinterpreting the visa refusals question (sincerely...

Many thanks. Actually I am very surprised how US and Canadian immigration controls differ. I mean that if you got into Harvard, Wharton, etc. and go to an interview with a visa officer, he/she just sees the logo in the letter of acceptance and you are done, approved -- your interview lasted like...

2. You're right... :) It's 15 weeks, month ago it was 7 weeks, but I received refusal is just two weeks (indeed, refusals are received faster). But if we reapply, we already have biometrics and passed upfront medical exam. So I hope it might be less than these 15 weeks. Overall, I'm...

Great, thanks. 1. What do you mean by "If approved, your program is only a year so it may take months for her to come"? Meaning if I travel alone first and then later she applies, it might take months before she arrives and joins me? But any risks she might be refused and not join me at all or...

You mean that if we travel both (not me first and then my wife joins me later) -- it's better? Also, what is the difference in definitions -- GMCS notes vs ATIP? My understanding is that ATIP is a law/policy, which allows requesting GMCS notes. So basically they are the same. Is that right?

Thanks. Is it the correct hypothesis -- spousal open work permits refused more often than just TRVs?

And how you would assess a Plan B (or C) -- arriving to Canada alone and my wife joins me later like in some months after (given this US visa refusal issue)?

Many thanks, @Naturgrl! How do you know that it's not a "technicality"? And how would you assess chances of "restoring officer's trust" and overall chances of re-applying now while explaining reasons for US visa refusals (they are indeed technical -- didn't realize fully that background question...

Thanks everyone. I have requested ATIP through b-school's representative who instructed me on SP/OWP applications. However, I've just been confirmed by Ivey that in case I won't be physically present in Canada at the date of program start (March 5, 2021), I won't be able to attend it. And in...

Thanks for your consideration! I'm a master holder from an institution in my country. I chose Canada for North American experience and diversity since my experience is limited to just European. This point was very much elaborated in the Explanation Letter.

1. Thanks so much. I now realized that in IMM1295 background section 2b, we forgot to tick "Yes" box and explain that she has received these rejections in US visa. No, it was just US visa, other ones (other countries) were all good. 2. Do you mean that I travel alone first and than later she...

UPD: I see that GCMS notes provide with insights into my application. But it seems illegal and not sure how they are made and who basically has access to it. Am I right?

Many thanks! I'm 27 (will turn 28 once arrived), my wife is 26. 8 yrs work experience in consulting. Out of ~150K CAD, 65% own funds, the rest is scholarship and Canada bank student loan (referred by the school). It's Ivey Business School. But given their response on Hm, how do you think the...

Huh, I have just received a refusal too... Reason: • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit. So should I make a conclusion that it is a complex issue (not just my wife's one)? Any...

Thanks, scylla! 1. In my Explanation Letter, I described that we both leave our families (parents, brothers, sisters), I attached some real estate ownership evidence, etc. But for her, I didn't attach anything else apart from the resume and recommendations. Basically, I considered my...

Dear Forum and Experts, We both are from Eastern Europe (former Soviet country), and I am starting my MBA in Ontario next March with my wife accommodating me. As a principal applicant, I have applied for my Study Permit meanwhile chose to represent my wife's application for an Open Work Permit...