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Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Do we need to wait till Aug for current visa and open work permit to expire and then raise new ICT visa assignment? Or we can raise a new ICT visa now itself? Please confirm
Do both you and your employer meet requirements? Read through requirements.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/intra-company-transferees/canadian-interests-significant-benefit-general-requirements-r205-exemption-code-c12.html
 

Lipali

Newbie
Jun 26, 2023
9
2
hey guys, need help. I'm on TRV and in Canada with my husband. he has received an aor for my PR application and I'm eligible to apply for an open work permit. Can someone help me, on what are the forms, that need to be filled out for OWP? I see that there are 5710e, 5257e, and 5707e. but I'm unable to upload 5257 and 5707, after trying many times. it would be helpful, if someone could guide me, on what forms to be submitted exactly, and if they have applied for a spousal open work permit while being in Canada.

thanks a lot
 

Rokeshbheemaiah

Full Member
Aug 8, 2020
38
2
Bengaluru
Category........
STUDY
Hi, I am a PGWP holder valid until Oct 2026 with a Tier 4 job. My spouse's SOWP is expiring in Sep 2024. I've also applied for OINP and plan to apply for non Express Entry in Feb with spouse included.

Can I apply for SOWP extension with a Tier 4 job, or is Tier 0, 1, 2, 3 required? Also, at what stage in the PR process can I apply for SOWP extension based on applying for permanent residency?

What are other routes to extend sowp? if I don't get a Teer jobs or if the PR process is delayed.
 

Stonehenge

Full Member
Nov 22, 2023
20
0
Hi all, with respect to the new policy concerning studying with a work permit. I got a mail early in July that I can study with my work permit, though I have renewed it, I want to know if I still qualify to study with my work permit.
 
Dec 13, 2023
1
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Got rejection for SOWP (3 year extended) on September. 5th ( due to not adding spouse employment information in file) submitted by self.

Reapplied- September. 14 (Through Consultant)

This time included all Employment Letter and Pay Stubs of spouse. Kindly help with a clue as in what is the average approval time. Your support will be highly appreciated.
Also I made MP enquiry and requested for urgent expedited processing but request not approved for fast approval by IRCC and said mine will take normal processing time.

My Criminality verification is passed as per IRCC. Is it done in the beginning or towards the last stages of processing the file?

Kindly advise.

Thanks
 

sanchuK28

Star Member
Jun 27, 2020
51
2
I am doing a teer 4 job in Canada while holding a PGWP. My wife is in Canada with me and her sowp is soon gonna expire.
Am I eligible in this condition to extend my wife's sowp? (with my teer4 job)
Hello,

I am in the same situation. Planning to extend my spouse work permit with my teer 5 job offer. Did you get your results?
 

AmRF

Member
Aug 13, 2023
10
0
Hi friends, I have a situation, my husband's and daughter visa application was filed on Nov 6th, they have a refusal before, the reason for refusal was we didn't provide the additional medical exam report of Sputum test on time and the request for that test was receive just 3 days before getting the refusal via medical center. Previous application was file in May 2023 and got the refusal in Aug 2023. Later after completing the sputum test in Aug, 2023 itself, we applied for their visa again in Nov with all documentation but there's no update on their application (the sputum test came negative too as my husband didn't have a history of tb or any other disease). I don't know if the reason for not getting any progress in the application is because we applied their latest application on new IME as their previous medical expired in Sep 23 and the sputum test result is linked to that, we have already explained these details in SOP. Even if they won't consider the Sputum test linked to expired medical, they didn't send any new request on his current IME and it is confirmed by the medical center that they don't see any new request from CIC for any further test. I am in Canada since 1 year, having difficulty coping up with this situation and was in ER last week for seizers and rule out stroke, now I wanted to ask if I submit a webform mentioning my health condition with my CT scan report, will it help to expedite the process or at least get any update on their application. I know this is a unique situation, but I would appreciate if any one could help me know anything related to this situation. An insight from someone with similar experience would also be helpful. Thanks
 

Prince2541

Full Member
Jun 4, 2023
32
1
Dear Friends

I am from INDIA. My wife is on a closed work permit in Canada and will be applying for my SOWP in couple of months.

My queries are:

1. What are the things that need to kept in mind for a positive SOWP result?
2. Do I need to take IELTS?
3. Do I need to show funds in INDIA? I have around 7000 CAD in cash and 25000 CAD in mutual funds investments which are liquid (basically takes 3 days to liquidate them).
I have a fixed asset of 120000 CAD. I am self-employed.
4. Can a SOWP holder do business in Canada or does one need to wait till one gets his or her PR?
5. Can I apply for Tourist Visa while SOWP is in process to be with my wife as SOWP processing times are longer?

Please guide.

Thanks
 

Adejimi25

Star Member
Oct 5, 2023
63
15
spousal open work permit from the ircc office in Uk. Processing time is now 40 weeks. Applied in December. spouse is a nurse in the UK and husband working in Canada. How long can it take?
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
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I read on their website that they are prioritizing applications for essential workers and nurses are the top of that list. She is registered here in Canada already as a nurse.
If she is has a provincial license, fantastic. Don’t know what registration means. Priortization is for those with LMIAs, not open work permits.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/work-permit.html