Hi Everyone!
We are applying for the Spouse/Common Law inland visa with an Open Work Permit. The application is ready to go, but we are very confused by some aspects of the OWP application.
I currently hold an International Experience Canada (IEC) visa which will expire in the next two months, after which I will be on implied status. I understand that I will not be allowed to work (but I will be allowed to stay in the country) until a decision has been made on the OWP application.
Our question is: Do I have to request to extend my stay as a visitor to be considered for the OWP, as my status as a worker will run out before the 4 month processing time has elapsed? Or is being on implied status enough? (Note: I will send in the application about 60 days before my IEC expires).
The Form - Apply to Change Conditions...
As I'm applying under a different class of visa than the IEC, I have filled in on the form that I am applying for an 'initial work permit or permit with a new employer'. Is this correct? What have others done? As I'm not 'extending' my IEC visa, I am not including additional proof of health insurance. Am I correct in thinking this?
We're also wondering about the question on the form regarding the 'expected duration of work' - what are we supposed to fill in here? Do we add the processing times of an OWP to today's date for the 'From' date, and the processing time of the spousal/common-law visa to today's date for the 'To' date? Seems arbitrary/guess work??
I am planning on adding a page explaining my choices, but it would be great to hear what you guys have done.
If anyone can shed any light on my confusion, it would be much appreciated! I've tried looking everywhere and just can't figure it out. We're getting really worried about making crucial mistakes. We're beside ourselves!
Thank you!
Amanda
We are applying for the Spouse/Common Law inland visa with an Open Work Permit. The application is ready to go, but we are very confused by some aspects of the OWP application.
I currently hold an International Experience Canada (IEC) visa which will expire in the next two months, after which I will be on implied status. I understand that I will not be allowed to work (but I will be allowed to stay in the country) until a decision has been made on the OWP application.
Our question is: Do I have to request to extend my stay as a visitor to be considered for the OWP, as my status as a worker will run out before the 4 month processing time has elapsed? Or is being on implied status enough? (Note: I will send in the application about 60 days before my IEC expires).
The Form - Apply to Change Conditions...
As I'm applying under a different class of visa than the IEC, I have filled in on the form that I am applying for an 'initial work permit or permit with a new employer'. Is this correct? What have others done? As I'm not 'extending' my IEC visa, I am not including additional proof of health insurance. Am I correct in thinking this?
We're also wondering about the question on the form regarding the 'expected duration of work' - what are we supposed to fill in here? Do we add the processing times of an OWP to today's date for the 'From' date, and the processing time of the spousal/common-law visa to today's date for the 'To' date? Seems arbitrary/guess work??
I am planning on adding a page explaining my choices, but it would be great to hear what you guys have done.
If anyone can shed any light on my confusion, it would be much appreciated! I've tried looking everywhere and just can't figure it out. We're getting really worried about making crucial mistakes. We're beside ourselves!
Thank you!
Amanda
