Family class spousal sponsorship (OUTLAND) and OWP

[Sps456]

Hello, so myself (Canadian citizen) and my husband (American citizen) are trying to find the best possible way for him to immigrate here whether that be INLAND or OUTLAND. We have had lawyer consultations and I have even called IRCC to double check if an OUTLAND spousal sponsor can apply for the OWP. The lawyer and the IRCC both said that it has to be on the INLAND application but I was wondering if they were getting confused with the part where you need to be WITHIN Canada to apply for OWP.

So I’ve read here and seen that video everyone recommends about the OUTLAND and OWP being allowed. I know it was recently changed and maybe that is why we were advised to do the INLAND.

So I suppose my question is: If we applied for the OUTLAND visa and then he travelled to Canada after the AOR was received and applied for the OWP while in Canada would that work (his name is on our lease as well if that helps)? He also has ailing family in America which is why we wanted to do the OUTLAND so he could visit them with less risk if need be. After he applies for the OWP can he leave while that’s processing if he needed?

If he did leave after the OWP application was submitted would it be smart for him to stay out of Canada until it was approved so then he would be returning as a worker? (The IRCC agent had mentioned something about him returning with his OWP rather then as a visitor)

!!!!!Can anyone link me to the official IRCC page that says OWP was added for the OUTLAND visa I have yet to find the “official” change for it!!!!!

Thank you very much!

 

[armoured]

So I suppose my question is: If we applied for the OUTLAND visa and then he travelled to Canada after the AOR was received and applied for the OWP while in Canada would that work (his name is on our lease as well if that helps)? He also has ailing family in America which is why we wanted to do the OUTLAND so he could visit them with less risk if need be. After he applies for the OWP can he leave while that’s processing if he needed?

yes and yes.

If he did leave after the OWP application was submitted would it be smart for him to stay out of Canada until it was approved so then he would be returning as a worker? (The IRCC agent had mentioned something about him returning with his OWP rather then as a visitor)

For a US citizen, I woulnd't worry about this part. He can just tell the truth when he crosses the border. Better he stays in Canada because the work permit requires him to be living in Canada. (NOt clear how they check).

!!!!!Can anyone link me to the official IRCC page that says OWP was added for the OUTLAND visa I have yet to find the “official” change for it!!!!!

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/spouse-common-law-partner-canada-open-work-permit.html

I think your consultants and IRCC are both daft, this application says nothing about what type of spousal app is required - so it doesn't matter.

Here's another link, same thing.
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1163&top=17

I'm too lazy to search for the announcement but those with high google-fu can figure it out.

 

[Sps456]

yes and yes.



For a US citizen, I woulnd't worry about this part. He can just tell the truth when he crosses the border. Better he stays in Canada because the work permit requires him to be living in Canada. (NOt clear how they check).



https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/spouse-common-law-partner-canada-open-work-permit.html

I think your consultants and IRCC are both daft, this application says nothing about what type of spousal app is required - so it doesn't matter.

Here's another link, same thing.
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1163&top=17

I'm too lazy to search for the announcement but those with high google-fu can figure it out.

I 100% agree that they are daft! They stressed me out to no end and wouldn’t listen when I tried to explain that it was recently changed that an OUTLAND can apply for OWP.

I will maybe wait for the “high google-fu” XD people to find the announcement or I’ll keep trying to find it. I trust peoples facts and knowledge on here because I see peoples success stories with OUTLAND and OWP. I just didn’t know if he could also leave while the OWP was processing but if he doesn’t have to he won’t

 

[armoured]

I just didn’t know if he could also leave while the OWP was processing but if he doesn’t have to he won’t

I think the only potential issue is a delayed OWP, but since OWP's tend to take four months or so lately, main thing is to be aware it may not happen quickly (limting ability to work). As a US citizen chances could be that he'd get the PR before the OWP comes through anyway, hard ot say.

Here's an example of news coverage when it happened, was extensively covered.
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-open-work-permit-for-spouses-family-class-applicants/

Whatever consultants you spoke to, ditch 'em.

 

[Sps456]

I think the only potential issue is a delayed OWP, but since OWP's tend to take four months or so lately, main thing is to be aware it may not happen quickly (limting ability to work). As a US citizen chances could be that he'd get the PR before the OWP comes through anyway, hard ot say.

Here's an example of news coverage when it happened, was extensively covered.
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-open-work-permit-for-spouses-family-class-applicants/

Whatever consultants you spoke to, ditch 'em.

as long as they didn’t secretly change the OWP rules we are literally doing the OUTLAND application right now! I think the application for OUTLAND said like 10 months processing time so hopefully it’s around that time!

I really appreciate your help! Tysm!

 

[desi_geek]

as long as they didn’t secretly change the OWP rules we are literally doing the OUTLAND application right now! I think the application for OUTLAND said like 10 months processing time so hopefully it’s around that time!

I really appreciate your help! Tysm!

Our Outland sponsorship is in process of background and eligibility check, can I apply for work permit as an outland ?

 

[scylla]

Our Outland sponsorship is in process of background and eligibility check, can I apply for work permit as an outland ?

If you are in Canada then yes.