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Open work permit-Spouse visa

Alisha89

Full Member
Jun 6, 2018
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Hi,

Has any one submitted file for spouse for open work permit under student visa from India only so that both can travel together.

I have submitted my file in June after getting my wife's student visa as we are planning to travel together but I have no idea how many days my file will take.
Can someone please advise me on this as till now I have not even received any acknowledgement email from Canadian embassy.
Please advise.
Thanks
 

pkkuppireddy

Newbie
Aug 4, 2012
9
1
Please advise when you receive any update on this. Even I had applied for my wife study visa from India, I am in Canada as a visitor. How or when should I apply for Spousal Open Work Permit for me based on my wife study permit. My wife applied the study permit off line from Hyderabad on June 26 2018, can I now apply for Spousal Open Work Permit from Canada as a visitor.
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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SOWP are not guaranteed for spouses who are studying. If one is granted it usually can take approximately 4 months so it is unlikely that you will be able to travel together. Think you should make plans for your wife to travel separately so you can book her ticket.
 
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canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Please advise when you receive any update on this. Even I had applied for my wife study visa from India, I am in Canada as a visitor. How or when should I apply for Spousal Open Work Permit for me based on my wife study permit. My wife applied the study permit off line from Hyderabad on June 26 2018, can I now apply for Spousal Open Work Permit from Canada as a visitor.
You could have applied at the same time as your wife or when your wife is approved. It takes many months to get approval.