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    When does my processing time start?

    Hi, I have applied for the Spousal Inland Sponsorship and my file was received by January 16, 2014. According to the CIC Status, the initial assessment takes 17 months (working on files received on March 25). My question: when does the actual processing time start? From the day the have...
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    one-year pilot OWP for spouses and common-law partners

    Hi everyone ! just an update. I am a sponsorship applicant January 16th, 2014. I applied for the open work permit in April 29th,2015. I received it within 3 months on 5th August,2015. Valid for one year! YES!! Best of luck for all of you guys. I know how it feels to wait. Be patient and never...
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    one-year pilot OWP for spouses and common-law partners

    I can recommend you following advice when sending applications to CIC. Make sure you have a tracking number from Canada Post or any Post Company. That way you can track online when your application was received and you can see who has received your file with date and signature, name. That is a...
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    one-year pilot OWP for spouses and common-law partners

    Hello everyone, I have applied in April 2015 for an open work permit under the one year pilot program from 22nd December, for those spouses who are waiting to get their PR. In the meantime I have maintained my visitor extension status. Luckily the next day CIC contacted me and asked me to do my...
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    one year pilot open work permit

    According to the CIC Website, it will be processed within 4months. I have submitted mine last week under the same conditions you have. Let's see what happens......
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    Driving Licence with Open Work Permit?

    Hi, I would like to know if I can do my Driving Licence with an Open Work Permit, while waiting for PR in Alberta? Or do I need a PR? I checked the Identification and Residency Requirements on the website at servicealberta and it says Work Visa as a supporting document is needed! Please...
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    One year pilot - Open work permit

    Hello everyone, I have recently applied for an open work permit under the one year pilot program from 22nd December, for those spouses who are waiting to get their PR. In the meantime I have maintained my visitor extension status. Luckily the next day CIC contacted me and asked me to do my...
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    Giving private language lessons as a visitor

    Hi, In January 2014 I have applied for the Inland Spousal Sponsorship which is still under process as I am waiting for the first principal approval. My current status is Visitor Extension. Am I allowed to give private language lessons?