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If you are the principal applicant and your spouse is included as a dependent in your permanent residency (PR) application, your spouse can typically only travel to Canada after the PR application is approved and you both receive the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) or a visa, depending on your country of origin.
However, if your spouse holds a valid temporary visa, such as a visitor visa, study permit, or work permit, they may be able to travel to Canada while your PR application is still in process. Keep in mind:
1. Dual Intent: Your spouse must demonstrate that they intend to leave Canada if their temporary status expires, even though they have a pending PR application.
2. No Impact on PR Application: Entering Canada on a temporary visa will not affect the processing of your PR application.
3. Border Officer’s Discretion: The final decision on entry rests with the CBSA officer at the port of entry.
If your spouse does not have a valid temporary visa, they must wait until your PR application is approved.
Appreciate the response, so after receiving COPR is the answer as she doesn't have any visa to enter Canada right now.
 
Hi @Miss bee

We received our Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) P1last March 11. We applied for one principal applicant and three dependents, but we only received COPR P1 for the principal applicant and two dependents. Should we submit a web form to address this issue, or should we wait for further updates?

Thank you!
 
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Hi @Miss bee
Since I have an OINP PNP nomination under the International Student Stream with an employer job offer, and my PR is in process (non-Express Entry), my work permit expires in December. Should I apply for a closed work permit ( how to do that ) or a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)?


Also MP said that - MY PR application is being processed in the Windsor office. The medical and criminality assessments have been completed and the eligibility assessments are in progress. The security assessments have not yet started. Does this mean background check is done?
 
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Hi @Miss bee

We received our Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) P1last March 11. We applied for one principal applicant and three dependents, but we only received COPR P1 for the principal applicant and two dependents. Should we submit a web form to address this issue, or should we wait for further updates?

Thank you!
In your situation, it’s best to submit a web form to notify IRCC about the missing COPR for one of the dependents. This will help ensure the issue is addressed promptly. When submitting the web form, provide details such as:

1. Your UCI and application number.
2. The names and UCIs of all applicants, including the missing dependent.
3. A brief explanation of the situation.
4. Any supporting documents (e.g., confirmation of the missing dependent’s inclusion in the application).
This proactive approach can help avoid unnecessary delays.
 
Hi @Miss bee
Since I have an OINP PNP nomination under the International Student Stream with an employer job offer, and my PR is in process (non-Express Entry), my work permit expires in December. Should I apply for a closed work permit ( how to do that ) or a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)?


Also MP said that - MY PR application is being processed in the Windsor office. The medical and criminality assessments have been completed and the eligibility assessments are in progress. The security assessments have not yet started. Does this mean background check is done?
If you don't have any employer restrictions on your nomination certificate, you can apply for BOWP . If there is restrictions only option is to apply for closed work permit.
 
If you don't have any employer restrictions on your nomination certificate, you can apply for BOWP . If there is restrictions only option is to apply for closed work permit.


Okay I do have emp restriction mentioned. But my concern is that the wp support letter that i got along with PNP that has already expired since my PNP approval was from last year. I am already under pr processing ( currently bg check ongoing ). Can I still apply for closed work permit?
 
Okay I do have emp restriction mentioned. But my concern is that the wp support letter that i got along with PNP that has already expired since my PNP approval was from last year. I am already under pr processing ( currently bg check ongoing ). Can I still apply for closed work permit?
You need a valid WPSL . You should request new one from PNP office. You can use expired nomination certificate. Your employer need to submit valid job offer in employer portal and pay $230 compliance fees .
 
Hello @Miss bee
The company I currently work for which is the parent company is dissolving & they are moving all employees to one of their subsidiary companies. Will I need an updated nomination certificate and will I need to refill some of my IMM forms submitted to the government. My role or duties doesn't change. I also haven’t gotten AOR yet
Note: My PNP nomination certificate is employee tied. What can I do?
 
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Okay I do have emp restriction mentioned. But my concern is that the wp support letter that i got along with PNP that has already expired since my PNP approval was from last year. I am already under pr processing ( currently bg check ongoing ). Can I still apply for closed work permit?
reach out to the province and get a new letter.