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I have few queries regarding Spouse Work Permit outside Canada

hiren43

Newbie
Oct 13, 2019
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Hello, my wife is in Canada as a student since 2 months (she has not found part time job yet) and I want to join her by applying SOWP from India. I've been working in IT field since 4 years in India and I have not received any job offer from Canada. So based on the information, can I apply open work permit to support my wife? I have registered using GICKey and answered few questions. Then I've been shown with following required documents: IMM 1295, IMM 5707, Passport, Digital Photo, Proof of Relationship, IMM 5257, Client Information. Below are my queries..

1) Where can I upload other documents such as marriage photos, call/chat history, my birth certificate, her student permit, LOA etc? Can you please list out all the supporting documents I require to submit?
2) Do I need to show proof of funds? If yes, can I show my wife's GIC fund? Can I show my father-in-law's bank balance? Please elaborate on this one.
3) Do I need to show IT returns? If it is compulsory, how many years of IT returns I need to show?
4) Should I believe in some agents who tell me that I should only apply after my wife's first semester? I cannot find this rule anywhere.
 
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canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
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Hello, my wife is in Canada as a student since 2 months (she has not found part time job yet) and I want to join her by applying SOWP from India. I've been working in IT field since 4 years in India and I have not received any job offer from Canada. So based on the information, can I apply open work permit to support my wife? I have registered using GICKey and answered few questions. Then I've been shown with following required documents: IMM 1295, IMM 5707, Passport, Digital Photo, Proof of Relationship, IMM 5257, Client Information. Below are my queries..

1) Where can I upload other documents such as marriage photos, call/chat history, my birth certificate, her student permit, LOA etc? Can you please list out all the supporting documents I require to submit?
2) Do I need to show proof of funds? If yes, can I show my wife's GIC fund? Can I show my father-in-law's bank balance? Please elaborate on this one.
3) Do I need to show IT returns? If it is compulsory, how many years of IT returns I need to show?
4) Should I believe in some agents who tell me that I should only apply after my wife's first semester? I cannot find this rule anywhere.
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