PrettyCanada said:
Hi Seniors,
When my current WP expires, I will have to apply for visitor visa for me and my dependents (spouse and daughter). At present, I am waiting for OINP nomination (FSW Inland). I have few questions regarding Visitor Visa:
1. Is waiting for OINP nomination or ITA is a valid reason to apply for Visitor Visa, or some other reason needs to be stated to get Visitor visa?
2. Can I apply for my and dependants visa through my current EE profile, or I will have to create separate profile for dependent?
3. Before how much time of WP expiry, I should apply for Visitor Visa?
4. If I am on visitor visa, and meanwhile I received AOR for ITA then will I be able to apply for BOWP/OWP?
One question not related to Visitor Visa:
1. What is the difference between BOWP and OPen work permit? After ITA AOR, are we eligible for BOWP or OWP?
Your inputs will be very helpful to me. If this is not right forum, please provide me a link where I can put these questions.
Thanks in advance and good luck for your ITA processing!!
To answer your questions 1 by 1:
1- Unfortunately its not a valid reason to apply for a visitor visa.
2- You cannot apply for a visitor visa through your EE profile neither for you or your dependants (it must be a different profile).
3- I would say 3-4 months before, just to make sure you have enough time. You also need to make sure that you will have a valid status in Canada to apply for PR or wait for OINP.
4- You wont be able to apply for BOWP/OWP if you get ITA.
One question not related to Visitor Visa:
BOWP: if you have a PR application in process, and you current work permit will expire soon, Canada gives you the opportunity to apply for "Bridge Open Work Permit" until they make a final decision on your file.
More info here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/permit/extend/permanent.asp
OWP: Is work permit issued for mostly 3 years, and sometimes it only one year depends on your degree. Its also not for a specific job.
More info here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=176&top=17
When does your WP expire?
Let me know if that helps.
Thanks and good luck