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Question on OWP!

Krubzee

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May 6, 2014
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Hey Friends!

Can anyone kindly answer the below question?

Scenario:
Husband is working in Canada on a valid WP which is valid till Dec 2015 and wife has accompanied him on a OWP which is also valid until Dec 2015. Now, if the husband loses his job now and hence his WP...will the wife still be able to work until her OWP expires(Dec 2015) or her OWP also expires cos it is dependant on her husbands WP?

I'm sure this question might have been posted in the forum before but I've seen contradicting answers everywhere. So, just trying to get things clarified.

Hope some of the senior members can help to answer the question.

Thanks,
K
 

canuck_in_uk

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May 4, 2012
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Krubzee said:
Scenario:
Husband is working in Canada on a valid WP which is valid till Dec 2015 and wife has accompanied him on a OWP which is also valid until Dec 2015. Now, if the husband loses his job now and hence his WP...will the wife still be able to work until her OWP expires(Dec 2015) or her OWP also expires cos it is dependant on her husbands WP?
Hi

The husband's work permit will not be revoked if he loses his job. It will still be valid and he will be able to remain in Canada, albeit unable to work for anyone else. Nothing will happen to the wife's permit.
 

Krubzee

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May 6, 2014
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canuck_in_uk said:
Hi

The husband's work permit will not be revoked if he loses his job. It will still be valid and he will be able to remain in Canada, albeit unable to work for anyone else. Nothing will happen to the wife's permit.
Many thanks for the quick reply!
 

rifsim1216

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Sep 20, 2014
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Re: Question on spouse OWP

My wife almost completed filling open work permit application from back home. In form IMM1295 do she need to mention regarding job letter from Canada. Can she write NA in that section. Details of intended work in canada seems very important point according to me. Is it fine if we write NA.

Being her husband i am forwarding her my Job letter(NOC B) from employer,My Work permit, Pay slips, Bank statement. Also we are adding parents supporting bank statement, marriage certificate, her university degree, IELTS score sheet and Medical report

Last question. we attached IMM1295 (open work permit main form), IMM5645 (family info), IMM5488 (checklist) along with the original passport. she didn't fill form IMM5257 (TRV form) would that be fine. really confused as some say you need to attach TRV form as well.
 

Krubzee

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May 6, 2014
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Re: Question on spouse OWP

rifsim1216 said:
My wife almost completed filling open work permit application from back home. In form IMM1295 do she need to mention regarding job letter from Canada. Can she write NA in that section. Details of intended work in canada seems very important point according to me. Is it fine if we write NA.

Being her husband i am forwarding her my Job letter(NOC B) from employer,My Work permit, Pay slips, Bank statement. Also we are adding parents supporting bank statement, marriage certificate, her university degree, IELTS score sheet and Medical report

Last question. we attached IMM1295 (open work permit main form), IMM5645 (family info), IMM5488 (checklist) along with the original passport. she didn't fill form IMM5257 (TRV form) would that be fine. really confused as some say you need to attach TRV form as well.
Hi rifsim1216,

To answer your questions,

1) In the "Details of INtended Work In Canada" section, you can leave the below questions blank for an OWP.
  • 2.a) Name of Employer...
  • 2.b) Complete Address of Employer...
  • 6. Labour market opinion (LMO) No.

2) In addition to the above documents, you can add the below ones also
  • Invitation Letter from you - Inviting your wife to come and join you in Canada and assuring CIC that you'll take care of her financials until she lands herself in a job
  • Your Passport Copy - Include the Canada TRV stamping page

3) IMM5257 is not required however IMM5257B_1(Schedule 1 - Application for a Temporary Visa Made Outside Canada) was asked as part of the optional documents in the My_CIC online application portal. So, I would say it would good to add that document also.

Always remember, it is better to add all the additional documents to make your case stronger!

Hope, the above has clarified your questions.

Regards,
K
 

rifsim1216

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Sep 20, 2014
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Hi Kruzbee,

1 more question.

For my wife work permit application for supporting documents my bank statement would be enough. or We need her financial bank statement as well.
I am thinking of providing my parents bank statement. People suggesting as you are applying for ur wife your statement and your wife statement would be a good choice.

As we got married last year my wife doesn't have enough in her account.

Any answers
 

Krubzee

Star Member
May 6, 2014
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rifsim1216 said:
Hi Kruzbee,

1 more question.

For my wife work permit application for supporting documents my bank statement would be enough. or We need her financial bank statement as well.
I am thinking of providing my parents bank statement. People suggesting as you are applying for ur wife your statement and your wife statement would be a good choice.

As we got married last year my wife doesn't have enough in her account.

Any answers
Hi rifsim1216,

It would be enough if you provide your Bank Statement along with your employment letter(stating your salary). Make sure you mention that you will take care of your spouse's financial needs until she finds a job for herself.

Regards,
k
 

rifsim1216

Star Member
Sep 20, 2014
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Thank you so much krubzee. Hope all goes well. Js a usual thought came in my mind that my wife has traveled to USA Bahamas twice n dubai once so does that make a positive impact on our file??
 

sheykivanuel

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hi guys,
I just received an approval of my bridging open work permit. I have a PR application now as provincial nominee. Can I change employer? or should I wait for my PR application decision.