Inland Application Sent - On Visitor Visa - Alberta Healthcare

[Preeti_Kaur]

I have been reading numerous posts and even called Alberta Healthcare, still everything seems to be confusing. I came to Canada in June and my husband sent an application for inland spousal sponsorship last month. Haven't heard anything from CIC. I have a multiple entry visitor's visa that expires in 2017. I do understand that as a visitor, I'm only allowed to stay for a maximum of six months unless otherwise stated. I called Alberta Healthcare today and they said that I can come in and they would be able to give me health care coverage under my husband's account for two months. Then the lady said that I would get coverage until my visa expires and I can send them my PR card (once it arrives) to update everything on file. Everything is very confusing and the more I read, the more confusing it gets. If someone can help me with the following queries, that will be very helpful.

1) Although CIC should be acknowledging my inland application soon, do I still need extend to extend my stay?
2) I will be applying for an open work permit once CIC sends an acknowledgement of the application. I do understand that I can get my health card then but I am wondering if I can get it any sooner?

Thanks,
Preet

 

[pgu]

I have been reading numerous posts and even called Alberta Healthcare, still everything seems to be confusing. I came to Canada in June and my husband sent an application for inland spousal sponsorship last month. Haven't heard anything from CIC. I have a multiple entry visitor's visa that expires in 2017. I do understand that as a visitor, I'm only allowed to stay for a maximum of six months unless otherwise stated. I called Alberta Healthcare today and they said that I can come in and they would be able to give me health care coverage under my husband's account for two months. Then the lady said that I would get coverage until my visa expires and I can send them my PR card (once it arrives) to update everything on file. Everything is very confusing and the more I read, the more confusing it gets. If someone can help me with the following queries, that will be very helpful.

1) Although CIC should be acknowledging my inland application soon, do I still need extend to extend my stay?
2) I will be applying for an open work permit once CIC sends an acknowledgement of the application. I do understand that I can get my health card then but I am wondering if I can get it any sooner?

Thanks,
Preet

Hi Preeti,

With Alberta Health you will be cover for Six Months from the date of your entry (Passport Stamp) for first time. After 6 months if you want to renew your Health Care you have to submit :-

1) Either, new Canada entry document ( Alberta Health will not consider your passport stamp 2nd time, you need a document from Immigrations)
2) or, your first positive decision letter from CIC.

God Bless

 

[Preeti_Kaur]

Hi thanks for the information.

So, let's say I travel to the States and have a new entry to Canada on my passport, I will get six months of coverage. Is that correct?

If I don't do that, how soon can I get coverage with the new rule where you can get Open Work Permit in four months?