Apply for SOWP while waiting for visitor visa extension

[kiwissima]

Hi everyone!

I and my husband have recently married in Canada. I applied for a visitor visa extension 30 days before my current visitor status expires explaining my intent to apply for SOWP and a necessity to wait for a marriage certificate for 6-8 weeks. One month has already passed, but I still didn't get any response. My allowed 6-months visitor period will expire in one week, but I will stay in Canada under implied status. However, we managed to obtain a marriage certificate earlier. So here is my question:

1) Can I apply for an open work permit for spouse of skilled worker while waiting for a response for my visitor visa extension? Could it create any confusion for CIC?

2) Can I make this application while staying in Canada under implied status and not 30 days before my current visitor status expires as required by CIC? (my 6-months visitor period will expire in one week)

3) Will employment letter with job title be sufficient to prove that my husband holds NOC A, B or 0 job?

Thanks in advance!

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone!

I and my husband have recently married in Canada. I applied for a visitor visa extension 30 days before my current visitor status expires explaining my intent to apply for SOWP and a necessity to wait for a marriage certificate for 6-8 weeks. One month has already passed, but I still didn't get any response. My allowed 6-months visitor period will expire in one week, but I will stay in Canada under implied status. However, we managed to obtain a marriage certificate earlier. So here is my question:

1) Can I apply for an open work permit for spouse of skilled worker while waiting for a response for my visitor visa extension? Could it create any confusion for CIC?

2) Can I make this application while staying in Canada under implied status and not 30 days before my current visitor status expires as required by CIC? (my 6-months visitor period will expire in one week)

3) Will employment letter with job title be sufficient to prove that my husband holds NOC A, B or 0 job?

Thanks in advance!

1) Yes.
2) Yes.
3) No - your husband needs to provide three pay slips as well.

 

[kiwissima]

1) Yes.
2) Yes.
3) No - your husband needs to provide three pay slips as well.

Thank you for your reply!
When I am asked When does your status in Canada expire, do you know what should I enter? Because I still did not receive a reply for the visitor extension and my 6-months stay expires in a few days.

 

[kiwissima]

1) Yes.
2) Yes.
3) No - your husband needs to provide three pay slips as well.

@scylla Thank you so much again for your reply, but I am little confused what date should I use when I am asked: "When does your status in Canada expire"? Should I enter the date when my original 6-months stay expires because now I am under implied status in Canada and wait for the decision on visitor extension visa ...

Thank you!!!