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A few people have gotten it who already had a work permit. For new OWPs, it can take more like 3 months.

It hasn't worked for anyone since mid-June. People who already had an account are not getting updates and people who didn't have an account yet can't make a new one. It's giving you the error as if you were a representative, right? IRCC has said they won't fix it unless people report the error...

It's possible they could be using a prior medical exam if you submitted one in the last 5 years. (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies/exempt-ime-2022.html)

Seems like it's probably legit based on the email address but it wouldn't hurt to call IRCC and confirm, would it?

You can try but I think it's unlikely they'll expedite for that reason.

You have to enter number of applicants at the bottom of the form to link the application to your GCKey. This number should be 2+dependants because you have to count the sponsor as well as the principal applicant. A lot of people, myself included, assume that it should be 1+dependants because...

Can you post your full timelines please? Thank you.

I've heard Ottawa processes mostly Outland applications so people here probably won't have experience with it. Background checks can take like 5+ months.

Can I ask what was your wife's status in Canada prior to the PR and OWP applications?

FYI, the second option you linked is not working for a lot of people and IRCC refuses to do anything to fix the UI unless people report errors.

Since she has applied for OWP, my understanding is she should have maintained status as a visitor until a decision is made on the OWP. I could be wrong, you may want to ask a lawyer.

PR Tracker is not working for a lot of people. Report an error when you try to create an account and they say you can't. If enough people report errors, *maybe* IRCC will do something about fixing the broken UI.

Dual intent is legal in Canada but it is still a risk.

I believe that that is outdated information from when the application used to be on paper. We applied using the AOR sent to me, the sponsor, and we haven't received any complaints from IRCC (applied July 3). I've heard of other people who applied using the AOR sent to the sponsor who got their...

If you apply for OWP, you don't need a visitor record to stay in Canada.

I believe it is the Pre-arrival services letter. I am surprised Inland applicants get this, I thought it was only for outland.

Applied on June 5th AOR received July 3rd (sponsor's email) Sponsor is a citizen and PA is from Greece. No dependents. Married in April.