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Common law app & spouse open work permit app - submit together, or separately?

MarleyH

Newbie
Dec 28, 2017
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Hey there,

UK citizen here on IEC visa, mine expires this year although my American girlfriend has a 3 year visa which expires next year.

She is in a skilled position and under the conditions I seem to be able to get a visa that would last for the duration of her visa.

Now, we have to be proven to be common law and I understand there is an application for that.

However, do I have to submit that.. wait for it to be approved and then submit my application for the open work permit? Or is there a way to apply for the open work permit that also includes the common law application? That way I could substantially cut down the waiting time and send it all at once.

Thank you!