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He can stay in Canada out of status whilst the PR application is in process, however, applying for an OWP with no valid status would be pointless as it would simply be declined. IRCC allows the processing of PR applications with no valid status, there’s been plenty of cases of people who’ve...

It won’t make any difference whether you have stamps on entry or not. Seems to be that some CBSA officers do, some don’t. IRCC and the CBSA will have all admissions on record anyway. If you want to be really thorough, you can write a brief letter explaining the lack of stamp and enclose that...

Send all other pages that have been requested. As for being out of status, write a letter to be enclosed with the application, stating the form number it relates to, and explain why you have no status. You can also explain that you have no passport stamp here too. The CBSA and IRCC will have...

As you've been advised, your work permit is a new one, not a renewal. Complete the forms as if you're applying for an OWP for the first time. If it asks you in the forms if you've previously held a work permit, provide details accordingly. You will have to provide proof of valid status, so if...

There’s often slights delays in accounts being updated, so it was likely done on Friday and then only noticed on Saturday. I noticed my eligibility review had started by logging in, the e-mail didn’t arrive until later that day. The application was updated to decision made a little while after...

I know how hard it must be for your husband, it’s frustrating waiting to be able to work. I had the same feelings. It’s also, for a lot of people, not just waiting for the 3-4 months for the OWP processing either, as there’s often a few months spent in Canada prior to submission. Gathering...

Perfectly put. Just add on the topic of sacrifice, like a lot of people on here, I can say I sacrificed a lot personally, to be with my wife in Canada. A great career and salary, a wonderful set of friends, an amazing family, just to name a few. I also know that now I have my OWP, I will have...

Absolutely correct. This is important for people to know. Any PR application, has the need to maintain valid status as a condition. It’s listed in guide. However, you can apply for PR out of status, and it won’t affect you application as far as IRCC are concerned. The CBSA make no such...

It sucks to see applications received after yours being approved, but if IRCC quote 4 months as the lead time, anything approved prior to that is a bonus. Some of us got lucky with 3 month approvals, the July applicants being approved are too. I believe that there are some May applicants waiting...

Whether your wife is visa exempt or requires one to travel to Canada, the OWP is legal status to live and work in Canada until its expiry. No need to extend any visitor visa or other form of temporary status. As far I’m aware, you can only hold one form of temporary residence at a time, so any...

Hopefully you won’t have to wait that long.

It’s kind of strange to not be getting many updates this week. Two weeks ago, when people were posting they’d received confirmation their OWP was approved, I was looking at the dates of their submissions and realized that I should be getting something soon, if, and it’s a big if, IRCC process...

Congratulations! As for the restrictions on the OWP, they’re standard across all OWPs issued. I seem to recall someone being able to get the healthcare one unrestricted by having their medical completed early, before the usual request from IRCC is received. I’d either wait for someone on here...

There’s bound to be a US citizen on here who’s actually done what you plan, so that’ll be the best advice you can get. In the meantime, I’d say that your biggest challenge is your first entry to Canada after you’ve quiet your job, as you’ll be asked to prove your ties to the US. If you can’t...

You’ve received great advice so far, and as has been suggested, the quickest way to immigratie would probably be express entry. You’d be free to work for any company that will employ you, if you were approved. You’d also have PR status. I doubt you’d be able to sponsored for a marketing...

That’s all you can do for now, but I’m sure you’ll be fine. My OWP was physically posted the day after it was approved, and arrived 4 working days after that.

Honestly, I’m not exactly sure. This may be a question for the call centre. It does make reference in the IRCC guides to linking the applications, but I’m not sure if that’s because it’s recommended, or because it’s required.

That makes perfect sense now. I hadn’t considered how the foreign-based visa offices will have different decision making criteria, relating to cultural norms.

Just as scylla has said, as a visa exempt foreign national, the chances of any issues are slim. My guess would be that provided you bring your copy of the application package with you and answer any question truthfully, you’ll be fine. There’s always a small risk, IRCC state that readmission...

Thanks for the clarification on this. I genuinely never thought you’d be made to fly to other countries for interviews. I know those living in Canada that choose outland processing are warned of this, but that’s the process and that’s a risk they have to take. In this instance, however, it...