Last year, we had the adventure of applying for the TRV to have my then-girlfriend visit me for a few weeks here in Canada (I'm a citizen). This forum was a great help since it was not easy (got approved on the 3rd try). We've planned to start our new life together here in Canada, so during her visit this year we got married here in Canada and want to submit the inland spousal sponsorship. We're a little nervous since the timeline is pretty tight due to some unreasonable delays in finally getting our hands on the marriage certificate, a requirement for the application.
Our understanding is that we should include an application for Open Work Permit at the same time. It's unclear whether a request to extend the visitor visa should also be submitted, or if any implied status through the pending PR + the OWP would suffice. We have no plans to have her travel outside of Canada during the time the PR is being processed, but want to make sure we get everything right the first time to avoid being refused and then her ending up needing to leave due to being out of status after the application is refused.
Something else we wonder about is related to current employment and how it would be seen by the CIC. When she was still living in her country, she quit her office job and got a remote job (employer still based in her country) so that she could visit here without needing as much vacation time. She since changed jobs to another remote job, but this time the employer is based out of the US. We want to make sure this doesn't actually count as "working in Canada" in the eyes of the CIC, since she doesn't work for any Canadian/Canada-based employer. She would love to do that of course, as soon as she gets valid worker status.
Also, I believe I have the correct fee to pay here, but if I'm mistaken can someone point it out?
"Sponsorship fee ($75), principal applicant processing fee ($475) and right of permanent residence fee ($490)" - Total: $1,040
I hope I'm not missing anything else. The CIC site says biometrics not required at this time, so I didn't add that fee.
Any advice would be greatly welcomed!
Our understanding is that we should include an application for Open Work Permit at the same time. It's unclear whether a request to extend the visitor visa should also be submitted, or if any implied status through the pending PR + the OWP would suffice. We have no plans to have her travel outside of Canada during the time the PR is being processed, but want to make sure we get everything right the first time to avoid being refused and then her ending up needing to leave due to being out of status after the application is refused.
Something else we wonder about is related to current employment and how it would be seen by the CIC. When she was still living in her country, she quit her office job and got a remote job (employer still based in her country) so that she could visit here without needing as much vacation time. She since changed jobs to another remote job, but this time the employer is based out of the US. We want to make sure this doesn't actually count as "working in Canada" in the eyes of the CIC, since she doesn't work for any Canadian/Canada-based employer. She would love to do that of course, as soon as she gets valid worker status.
Also, I believe I have the correct fee to pay here, but if I'm mistaken can someone point it out?
"Sponsorship fee ($75), principal applicant processing fee ($475) and right of permanent residence fee ($490)" - Total: $1,040
I hope I'm not missing anything else. The CIC site says biometrics not required at this time, so I didn't add that fee.
Any advice would be greatly welcomed!
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