Open work permit for my common law partner who is foreign student

[amikety]

Just make sure to look at the options with Inland and possibly Outland sponsorship. Remember, she could try to get a bridging open work permit (BOWP) if she applies for CEC or PNP. (I don't know much about those, so I can't be much help there.)

Inland doesn't give her freedom to go home and visit family or travel outside of Canada. She can try, but if she's denied re-entry into Canada for any reason, her application is abandoned. Which Outland office would she use? Depending on their timeline, you could consider that too. It's okay to apply Outland if she's in Canada. However, Inland does give a work permit, which gives her status in Canada.

 

[henry9001]

Then I think family class is a good option and fastest way to apply this year and I don't have to wait for her to gain 6months work experience to be qualified for PNP or 12 months work experience to be qualified for CEC (which will probably take me longer until 2015 to be able to apply). If I'm right, I think I can apply for her both family class and PNP/CEC?

I will arrange some times 1 month to go to visit family with her before sending application so it's definitely fine if I do an Inland application which will be a bit longer but safer and more convenient.

 

[amikety]

Yes, you could try applying for both Family class and CEC or PNP at the same time. You could apply for all 3 if you wanted to.... but if they begin processing, you may not be able to get part or all of your fees back. Just keep that in mind. You may want to withhold paying the Right of Permenant Resident Fee (RPRF) until requested just for that reason - you won't have to deal with trying to get a refund from CIC. Do note, though, that not paying the RPRF upfront can add time to the overall processing, usually about 2 months. So basically, it's another item you have to decide what is best for you.

 

[henry9001]

Yes, you could try applying for both Family class and CEC or PNP at the same time. You could apply for all 3 if you wanted to.... but if they begin processing, you may not be able to get part or all of your fees back. Just keep that in mind. You may want to withhold paying the Right of Permenant Resident Fee (RPRF) until requested just for that reason - you won't have to deal with trying to get a refund from CIC. Do note, though, that not paying the RPRF upfront can add time to the overall processing, usually about 2 months. So basically, it's another item you have to decide what is best for you.

Ok, I must say thanks again for all tips that you've been giving me! I'll keep it in mind and hopefully one of those 3 options that will be approved soon in the future.

Wish you all the best in your life amikety, I'll be around