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JULY 2019 *Inland* Spousal Sponsorship

pilotphl

Newbie
Aug 15, 2019
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So I'm the principal applicant sponsored by my husband. I sent off my OWP application together with the rest of the PR application. My husband received an e-mail this morning with the AOR -- is there a separate AOR for the OWP or just one for the whole application?
Hello, when your application was received by CIC?
 

Bungali88

Full Member
Aug 2, 2019
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So I'm the principal applicant sponsored by my husband. I sent off my OWP application together with the rest of the PR application. My husband received an e-mail this morning with the AOR -- is there a separate AOR for the OWP or just one for the whole application?
From what I understand the OWP is a separate application, but some people didn't receive AOR for the work permit and just received the permit in their mail.
 

Pavikash

Full Member
Aug 14, 2019
24
1
Hello,

I submitted spousal file and OWP application for my wife on 28th june and file was received on 2nd july. I got application number on 15th august.

How long does it take to get OWP??
 

jascan15

Member
Mar 31, 2019
18
12
Hello,

I submitted spousal file and OWP application for my wife on 28th june and file was received on 2nd july. I got application number on 15th august.

How long does it take to get OWP??
From the spreadsheet tracker, for most people it seems like 2-3 months after receiving their AOR. It's a long wait.
 

jascan15

Member
Mar 31, 2019
18
12
From what I understand the OWP is a separate application, but some people didn't receive AOR for the work permit and just received the permit in their mail.
Strange that it is inconsistent. I sent them both together, so I wonder why only the PR application was mentioned in the AOR.
 

journey21

Hero Member
Dec 25, 2014
315
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Hello there everyone,

I would like to ask one thing:

I sent off my Inland Spousal PR sponsorship by mail on July 29,
together with the OWP application for my spouse.

When do you think we can expect to receive the AOR from IRCC?

Thanks.
 

maripositalinda

Full Member
Mar 24, 2019
20
2
I am primary applicant, my husband is canadian citizen sponsoring me, we sent the application + OWP on July 2 , they received on july 4 according to canada post tracking number. Today, on august 16 we received the AOR in my husband's email. There was a mistake in my name (they used my twin sister name instead of mine) I called in, but they said it was an error that they will fix without affecting my application. The agent who I spoke with told me I will receive the Work Permit on november. (Hope this info is useful for someone).

Good luck to everyone!
 
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maripositalinda

Full Member
Mar 24, 2019
20
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Hello there everyone,

I would like to ask one thing:

I sent off my Inland Spousal PR sponsorship by mail on July 29,
together with the OWP application for my spouse.

When do you think we can expect to receive the AOR from IRCC?

Thanks.
I think it depends on the amount of applications they're handling, first time I sent my application they answered in one month and a half, second time in 17 days, and the last time, I received the AOR in a month and a half.
 
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maripositalinda

Full Member
Mar 24, 2019
20
2
Hello,

I submitted spousal file and OWP application for my wife on 28th june and file was received on 2nd july. I got application number on 15th august.

How long does it take to get OWP??
I got the AOR today on august 16, and had to call the callcenter due to a mistake in my name, the agent told me I will get the work permit on november.
 

Trebond

Newbie
Oct 11, 2018
7
0
Ontario, Canada
Category........
FAM
Hello, fellow Brit here, being sponsored by my Canadian husband. Applied for inland with my OWP, submitted on the 26th of July. Nice to see others in the same boat.

Trying to get private insurance and update my resume in anticipation of my OWP.

The CIC timing checker says an open work permit takes 6 weeks to arrive, but all the advice on here seems to point to a minimum of 4 months.
 

Manny777

Star Member
Aug 16, 2019
146
76
Hi, I need some help.. I have gathered all the documents for spouse sponsorship and I am clear on that part. However, I am totally lost w.r.t OWP, in the checklist, it has various if conditions. but I could not find anything stating if you are spouse of a PR holder. It would be really helpful if someone who have done this already can help me in this.

Thanks.
 

Ver94

Hero Member
Aug 17, 2019
263
147
Hello, just joining in for potential updates on applications sent in JULY 2019..

Application sent: July 4th
Application received: July 5th

AOR issued: August 17th

I'm wondering it it's possible that OWP will arrive by November of this year?
 

Ver94

Hero Member
Aug 17, 2019
263
147
Hi, I need some help.. I have gathered all the documents for spouse sponsorship and I am clear on that part. However, I am totally lost w.r.t OWP, in the checklist, it has various if conditions. but I could not find anything stating if you are spouse of a PR holder. It would be really helpful if someone who have done this already can help me in this.

Thanks.
I'm a common-law partner of a PR holder, which question are you referring to exactly?