Open Work/Study/Visitor visa categories

[Acute.carenurse]

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Hi PMM,

First and foremost thank you for the opportunity. i need your direct guidance on the status of my familys entry into canada. i am a nurse from the philippines arrived on March 30, 2009 with a work permit expiry on the 30th of March 2010 as well. i am guaranteed a permanent full time job under our region in the Hospital and had provided us with the updated LMOs and the certification of employment needed to renew my work permit. i have a rent to own 4 bedroom house big enough to accomodate my family when they arrive though i need some serious clarifications or suggestions on the following queries:

1. Under my category, my wife can apply for open work permit outright and have prepared the necessary documents and all are ready except for the payment which i will do online via MC.question is, would the visa or permit affect her application for entry when she just had delivered our baby 5 months ago? since her entry visa is open work permit wouldnt she be questioned how she can find work when she has a baby to care for?

a. do we need to include a nanny or sister to care for the baby?
b. granting a sister will accompany us, will she be filing for visitor visa and not work visa?

2. My 2 kids 7 year old and 4 year old are coming under student permit. they have acceptance and registration letters with the Saskatchewan Rivers education department and are given the go signal to enroll for this fall however they havent arrived yet would this affect their student permit application?

3. Would my baby be under visitor visa category? if so on average how many months would he be in canada up to the time of renewal?

4. is it necessary for us to have money in my canadian bank account? if so how much?

5. Where would we submit our papers in Philippines or Canada(Vegreville)? as ive learned it should be at country of origin.

Your kindest timely response will be greatly appreciated.

Acute care Nurse

 

[PMM]

Hi

Posts: 1




Hi PMM,

First and foremost thank you for the opportunity. i need your direct guidance on the status of my familys entry into canada. i am a nurse from the philippines arrived on March 30, 2009 with a work permit expiry on the 30th of March 2010 as well. i am guaranteed a permanent full time job under our region in the Hospital and had provided us with the updated LMOs and the certification of employment needed to renew my work permit. i have a rent to own 4 bedroom house big enough to accomodate my family when they arrive though i need some serious clarifications or suggestions on the following queries:

1. Under my category, my wife can apply for open work permit outright and have prepared the necessary documents and all are ready except for the payment which i will do online via MC.question is, would the visa or permit affect her application for entry when she just had delivered our baby 5 months ago? since her entry visa is open work permit wouldnt she be questioned how she can find work when she has a baby to care for?

No, it has no effect.

a. do we need to include a nanny or sister to care for the baby?

Nope If you want a nanny in Canada, you will have to apply for an LMO to HRSDC for approval.

b. granting a sister will accompany us, will she be filing for visitor visa and not work visa?

Yes, but don't be surprised if the sister is refused, as CHC/CIC will think that she coming to work as your nanny.

2. My 2 kids 7 year old and 4 year old are coming under student permit. they have acceptance and registration letters with the Saskatchewan Rivers education department and are given the go signal to enroll for this fall however they havent arrived yet would this affect their student permit application?

No. 4 years old don't attend school in Canada, and the 7 year old would be placed in Gr1/2

3. Would my baby be under visitor visa category? if so on average how many months would he be in canada up to the time of renewal?

Depends on how long she is admitted for, probably be given the length of time your work permit is valid for.

4. is it necessary for us to have money in my canadian bank account? if so how much?

No. As long as you can prove that you are working in Canada.You should send proof of your salary for your wife to include with the application.

5. Where would we submit our papers in Philippines or Canada(Vegreville)? as ive learned it should be at country of origin.

For what? Your families application for TRVs must be submitted in Manila and they will have to have medicals as well.


Your kindest timely response will be greatly appreciated.

Acute care Nurse

PMM

 

[Acute.carenurse]

PMM Thank you!! the response was crucial and i had the answers straight when i needed it badly. would like to have this follow up questionl in relation to question#5:
5. Where would we submit our papers in Philippines or Canada(Vegreville)? as ive learned it should be at country of origin.

For what? Your families application for TRVs must be submitted in Manila and they will have to have medicals as well.


Question:
i already paid my work permit extension and visa extension online for 225$CAD, since i plan to get my family in the Philippines when a visa is issued;was that correct when i paid extension for my expiring visa which is even under multiple entry and my work permit expires on March 29,2010 yet?. or is the multiple entry visa within the 1 year timeframe (Nov11/08-09) already is packaged or goes with the work permit extension and should not be paid? im sending the application via courier to Vegreville Alberta Nov 10,2009.

1.Can i pay my family application status fees online via credit card from here within Canada even the application is forwarded to Canadian embassy in the Philippines? as there was a link in the website for locations under online fees payment for outside canada wonder if that will apply or suffice? or should they pay it there in the Philippines with bankdrafts,cheques or money order..

2. was i right to calculate the fees for open work permit at 150$ and student permit@ 125$ each and temporary resident visa(visitor visa) for my 6month old son pegged at 200$CAD?

 

[Acute.carenurse]

quoting on Question 2:2. My 2 kids 7 year old and 4 year old are coming under student permit. they have acceptance and registration letters with the Saskatchewan Rivers education department and are given the go signal to enroll for this fall however they havent arrived yet would this affect their student permit application?

No. 4 years old don't attend school in Canada, and the 7 year old would be placed in Gr1/2

in reference: My 4 yr old was enrolled for kindergarten 1 does that mean she would not need a student permit then but a TRV only? as this affects my payments?

 

[PMM]

Hi

quoting on Question 2:2. My 2 kids 7 year old and 4 year old are coming under student permit. they have acceptance and registration letters with the Saskatchewan Rivers education department and are given the go signal to enroll for this fall however they havent arrived yet would this affect their student permit application?

No. 4 years old don't attend school in Canada, and the 7 year old would be placed in Gr1/2

in reference: My 4 yr old was enrolled for kindergarten 1 does that mean she would not need a student permit then but a TRV only? as this affects my payments?

No, the 4 year old doesn't require a study permit only a TRV.

PMM

 

[Acute.carenurse]

Hi PMM,
Thank you so much. i've read the latest response from you on my 4year olds status on TRV. so i understand then that student permit is only needed when shell be 7 years old ready for elementary grade.

1. i have a folllow up question then with regards to my case:
i already paid my work permit extension and visa extension online for 225$CAD, since i plan to get back to my family in the Philippines when a visa is issued;was that correct when i paid extension for my expiring visa under multiple entry category when my work permit expires on March 29,2010 yet?. or is the multiple entry visa within the 1 year timeframe (Nov11/08-09) goes with the work permit extension and should not be paid but only the work permit? im sending the application via courier to Vegreville Alberta Nov 10,2009.

2. Can i pay my family application status fees online via credit card from here within Canada even the application is forwarded to Canadian embassy in the Philippines? as there was a link in the website for locations under online fees payment for outside canada wonder if that will apply or suffice? or should they pay it there in the Philippines with bankdrafts,cheques or money order..

would certainky appreciate your kindest response.

Thank you.