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Jessica_D

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Jan 9, 2018
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Winnipeg
Does anyone know if I (the sponsor) need a *current* Canadian passport during the spousal sponsorship process? Mine expires in March. I'm going to change my last name after my husband gets PR and will need to update my passport after that, so I'd rather not have to renew my passport now, and then do it again so soon. Any info is much appreciated! :)
 
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baimmeb

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Nov 21, 2016
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Calgary, AB
Does anyone know if I (the sponsor) need a *current* Canadian passport during the spousal sponsorship process? Mine expires in March. I'm going to change my last name after my husband gets PR and will need to update my passport after that, so I'd rather not have to renew my passport now, and then do it again so soon. Any info is much appreciated! :)
you can also provide your canadian birth certificate
 
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Pragus

Member
Dec 5, 2018
11
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Hi,

I just have a quick question.

Where do you receive medical request on PR or OWP application ?
 

jack_is_jack

Star Member
Nov 11, 2016
126
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Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
LANDED..........
18-12-2014
Hi,

My timeline is
Application received- Oct 22, 2018
AOR: Nov 7, 2018

In online account it says you passed the medical exam. But we haven't submitted it yet, is it a error? We tried to call cic but the lines are too busy we are unable to reach them.

Waiting For OWP & PR
I am in the same situation, it's saying medical passed from the first time I checked the status, didn't submit it. Application received Oct 1 and to news after that :((

I am worried.
 

rockysef

Member
Jan 8, 2019
14
3
Good Evening everybody,

Somehow, my application package sent back to me because of my mistake. Tomorrow I am going to re-send again but before that, I would like to add my OWP papers to my package. However, I dont know which paper ( I mean IMM-...number) I have to add. Also, I dont have a job offer anymore so can I still apply in these conditions? If I can, how can I do that. If you give me clue or would like to share your experiences, I would highly apreciated.

Thank you in advance.
 
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AndHern15

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Nov 16, 2018
30
31
Good Evening everybody,

Somehow, my application package sent back to me because of my mistake. Tomorrow I am going to re-send again but before that, I would like to add my OWP papers to my package. However, I dont know which paper ( I mean IMM-...number) I have to add. Also, I dont have a job offer anymore so can I still apply in these conditions? If I can, how can I do that. If you give me clue or would like to share your experiences, I would highly apreciated.

Thank you in advance.
Hi
This is the link to apply inside Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-change-conditions-extend-your-stay-canada-worker.html

Remember to pay 2 fees:
  • $100 open permit holder fee and
  • $155 work permit fee
Here is the general help link:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/questions-answers-by-topic.asp?st=4.2
look in: the question: how do I apply for an open work permit?
since you are applying to the PR with the sponsorship, you don't need a job offer. It will be an open permit, that let you work in any company.
Best regards and good look.
 

taj1234

Star Member
Dec 1, 2018
58
35
I am in the same situation, it's saying medical passed from the first time I checked the status, didn't submit it. Application received Oct 1 and to news after that :((

I am worried.

Hi, did you try calling Cic?? I am trying from last 3 days pre recorded hangs up always by saying they reciving high volume of calls & unable to transfer to agent.
 

AndHern15

Full Member
Nov 16, 2018
30
31
Good Evening everybody,

Somehow, my application package sent back to me because of my mistake. Tomorrow I am going to re-send again but before that, I would like to add my OWP papers to my package. However, I dont know which paper ( I mean IMM-...number) I have to add. Also, I dont have a job offer anymore so can I still apply in these conditions? If I can, how can I do that. If you give me clue or would like to share your experiences, I would highly apreciated.

Thank you in advance.
A very important tip. The order of the papers, that it is in the Guide 5289 Step 6 (I copy):

Now that you’ve finished preparing your application, you can submit it for processing. You
should do the following:
1. Place a copy of the checklist on top of your complete application package. This will
help make sure the application can be processed as quickly as possible when it
arrives in our office.
2. If you’re applying under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada class and
the person you’re sponsoring is also applying for an open work permit, after the
checklist, place:
◦ the work permit application form and documents (if applicable) and
◦ a separate fee payment receipt for the cost of the work permit application
3. The order of documents should be as follows:
◦ checklist;
◦ open work permit application (and supporting documents), if applicable;
◦ any barcode pages;
◦ supporting documents, in the order they are listed on the checklist.

Good Luck
 
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Cali14214

Star Member
Jul 18, 2018
53
27
Burlington
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
29-10--2018
Doc's Request.
30-10-2018
AOR Received.
17-11-2018
MR received today!

My timeline:

App sent: 29th Oct
App received: 31st Oct
AOR: 20th Nov
MR: 8th Jan
App for MR: 15th Jan

I’m very happy!
Also, the cost for MR are 250$ (Dr. Escudero in Ottawa)
We have the same timeline so hopefully our medical request comes soon too! Congratulations
 
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newfoundlove

Full Member
Nov 20, 2018
39
39
Newfoundland/Germany
Hi,

I just have a quick question.

Where do you receive medical request on PR or OWP application ?
If you‘ve linked your PR app to your GCKey Account, then you should get an email saying that there are new messages in your account.
After you sign in, your new status next to your linked application should say ‚Action required‘, click on that application and your MR will be there.

Hope I could help!
 

rockysef

Member
Jan 8, 2019
14
3
A very important tip. The order of the papers, that it is in the Guide 5289 Step 6 (I copy):

Now that you’ve finished preparing your application, you can submit it for processing. You
should do the following:
1. Place a copy of the checklist on top of your complete application package. This will
help make sure the application can be processed as quickly as possible when it
arrives in our office.
2. If you’re applying under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada class and
the person you’re sponsoring is also applying for an open work permit, after the
checklist, place:
◦ the work permit application form and documents (if applicable) and
◦ a separate fee payment receipt for the cost of the work permit application
3. The order of documents should be as follows:
◦ checklist;
◦ open work permit application (and supporting documents), if applicable;
◦ any barcode pages;
◦ supporting documents, in the order they are listed on the checklist.

Good Luck

This is really informative. Thanks a lot.
 

rockysef

Member
Jan 8, 2019
14
3
Hello Everybody,

I would like to ask you another question.

I am going to apply both family sponsorship and OWP together and I have to go back to my country for a week because my 6 month visitor stay expires. However I have a multiple entry visa for next 5 year. My question is, leaving country even for a week effects my application of resident permit or Can I re-enter to Canada after a week ? In this case, may be they are going to call me overseas interview. I am confused a bit.

In a bottom line.

- I am in Canada last 4 month
-I am appliying in land Family class sponsorhip and OWP together
-Every visit, max. I can stay 6 months with temporary resident permit (fact), so I have to leave in 2 month
-However I have multiple entry visa and its valid for next 5 year.

Do you think I can re-enter again and wont effect my application?

Thank you in advance
 

np08

Hero Member
Jan 13, 2015
898
356
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga, OT
App. Filed.......
Feb 09, 2018
AOR Received.
Mar 07, 2018
Med's Request
Aug 8, 2018
Med's Done....
Aug 13, 2018
LANDED..........
Dec 18, 2018
Hello Everybody,

I would like to ask you another question.

I am going to apply both family sponsorship and OWP together and I have to go back to my country for a week because my 6 month visitor stay expires. However I have a multiple entry visa for next 5 year. My question is, leaving country even for a week effects my application of resident permit or Can I re-enter to Canada after a week ? In this case, may be they are going to call me overseas interview. I am confused a bit.

In a bottom line.

- I am in Canada last 4 month
-I am appliying in land Family class sponsorhip and OWP together
-Every visit, max. I can stay 6 months with temporary resident permit (fact), so I have to leave in 2 month
-However I have multiple entry visa and its valid for next 5 year.

Do you think I can re-enter again and wont effect my application?

Thank you in advance
There's no need to leave - you can simply extend your visitor status. You have to submit the status extension by the day your current 6 months expires.

OWP application also gives you implied status, but depending on when you're sending it, it's probably best to play it safe and just extend your visitor status.
 
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