Common-Law application and applying for a open work permit...

[Chidawazza]

I previously read that i had to wait for confirmation that the cic had received my mailed in application before i applied for an open work permit...

Is this the case or have i made a mistake?

Also how long does it take for an open work permit to be processed (from others experience)?

Many thanks,
Ben.

 

[Jamarns]

If you are applying for the OWP pilot program you should send the work permit application with the main application.

New SCLPC applicants should complete a permanent residence application and an open work permit applications, include the appropriate fees, and submit both simultaneously to the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/updates/2014/2014-12-22.asp

I'm pretty sure you can still submit though, but you may have to wait a little longer than the 4 months that CIC is estimating.