open work permit dec 22, 2014

[bobbytetz]

hello,

I just read this page:

cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/updates/2014/2014-12-22.asp

I am sponsoring my wife, we are in the status of waiting to hear the 1st stage from cic (submitted application over a year). Her status in canada has expired six months ago. Can she apply for that open work permit in the mean while?

thanks

 

[PMM]

Hi

hello,

I just read this page:

cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/updates/2014/2014-12-22.asp

I am sponsoring my wife, we are in the status of waiting to hear the 1st stage from cic (submitted application over a year). Her status in canada has expired six months ago. Can she apply for that open work permit in the mean while?

thanks

1. No, as she out of status. She can apply once she receives first level approval.

qualifying foreign nationals who have submitted an application for permanent residence under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada (SCLPC) class.

Officers will issue open work permits to SCLPC applicants if they meet the following requirements:
a PR application has been submitted under the SCLPC class;
a Canadian citizen or permanent resident spouse has submitted a sponsorship application on their behalf;
the SCLPC applicant resides at the same address as the sponsor; and
the SCLPC applicant has valid temporary resident status (as a visitor, student or worker).