Advice - should we extend stay as visitor??

[lauralee15]

Hi there I have a question on this as well. We are in the same process as you are. Spouse is in Canada right now on visitors visa (arrived Nov 25). Our app for permanent residency is going in within the next day or two. What forms did you submit for the open work permit that you included with the application for residency (we are doing spousal sponsorship in the family class)? Can you give me the numbers please. I am getting myself confused on what forms we are supposed to fill out for OWP. The new pilot program is in effect till end Dec 2015 so I assume your husband should get his work permit and be eligible for medical benefits within 4 months of your application for permanent residency? Thx so much.....

This is the application for OWP - IMM 5710. Be sure to pay the full fee $255

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp

Eligibility for medical benefits from what I understand is province specific and based on calls I have made in my province, he will not qualify until he gets his PR. We have purchased other insurance coverage for a year and will continue to renew based on the status of our application.

 

[Hockeymama]

Thank you so much lauralee15. Appreciate the help.

 

[lauralee15]

Just looking to confirm the fee for Extending fee as a visitor application is $100??

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Just looking to confirm the fee for Extending fee as a visitor application is $100??

Yes.