2023 October Common-Law / Spousal Sponsorship (Inland)
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Thanks. If I apply for OWP, do I need to apply at least one month before my visitor record expires? I'm asking because I'm waiting for the PR medical request before applying for OWP, but I'm not sure if I will be able to complete it in time.
You can apply for OWP at any time. As long as you have AOR, you can apply. I already applied myself. Im waiting on medicals as well.
If you received the AOR, that means your PR application is being processed, which means that you have maintained status (it was formerly known as implied status). Essentially, since your PR is being processed, even if your temporary visa expires, you have kept your legal status in Canada until they reach a decision regarding your appliation so you dont need to apply for an extension of your visa.
Respectfully, this is incorrect. Applying for PR and having AOR does not give you maintained status. There is only two ways to maintain status, one is through OWP (or waiting for approval) or Visa Record (waiting for approval). Not having neither and relying in AOR, you will be out of status.
Thank you for the information @Master5678. Here's the link I based my comment on https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/implied-status-extending-stay.html.
In this case @Grey grey, please disregard my previous comment.
It is for temporary resident. It means applying for PR doesn't give you implied status. In fact, you have to maintain your temporary status while waiting for inland PR application.
Yes, it was actually very good I posted it here because this whole time I thought it gave you maintained status (which made more sense tbh). Gladly, I have applied for OWP so I have it. Ty
My wife has a tourist visa and we are currently living together.
She did her biometrics and photos done when she applied for the tourist visa overseas at a visa office. I can see her biometric details on the gc key.
We just received another biometric request though
Is this a normal process or they made a mistake?
Thanks
She did her biometrics and photos done when she applied for the tourist visa overseas at a visa office. I can see her biometric details on the gc key.
We just received another biometric request though
Is this a normal process or they made a mistake?
Thanks
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This is normal
Same situation as you and my husband received the biometrics instruction letter as well. According to the government website for permanent residence applications you have to submit biometrics even if you have done so previously.hey, I'm also in the same boat as GreyGrey. Any particular reason why you suggest OWP over another visitor record? I've applied for two visitor records so far and my current one expires in Jan. I'm also looking for a less expensive way to retain status while my PR comes through so I was inclined towards another visitor record.
For a visitor extension, the current processing time is 85 days vs a Open work permit is like 135 days. So a much longer time that you have implied status when applying for OWP. Also OWP, I have never heard of a rejection for SOWP with AORs. And of course the biggest advantage is that your partner can work once approved and help with finances. The cost is more for a OWP but has more benefits if you ask me
Once you are married you are married so state that you are married. And explain that you have been cohabitating for the past -- years before getting married. And support it with pictures, rent/house bills and address etc.