First off, will you be applying inland or outland? Read the first page of this thread to see the main info on 2 ways to apply.lin05 said:There are just some things I need cleared up and I'm not sure if this is the right thread but if someone can help me I will be really thankful! I'm getting married in Canada to my boyfriend of 1 and a half years in June. He's Korean and I'm a Canadian citizen and right after we get married I will be sending in the application for sponsorship. He'll be coming to Canada with a visitor visa. The first step to getting the PR approved will take approximately 6 months and as a visitor he is only allowed 6 months in Canada. If we go on our honeymoon after we get married will there be a high change of him getting denied entrance back into Canada at the borders? If he gets approved for the first step will he be allowed to stay in Canada or he have to leave the country after the 6 months in over? If so are there any ways for him to extend his stay? And will he be able to work after getting the first stage approved or will we have to wait for the second stage as well? As we apply for the PR should we send in the application for an open work permit as well? I'm still a university student about to enter my last year and am only working part-time so it's not 'an occupation'. Will he be denied the work permit if he doesn't have an offer from an employer then since my job is considered low-skilled? Sorry for so many questions, I haven't been able to find concrete answers.
Basically if you apply inland, after first stage sponsorship approval (around 6 months time) he can get an open work permit. The work permit is open, so that means you can work anywhere, you don't need any offers on the table, and it doesn't matter if you are skilled at anything. During the entire processing time he is allowed to stay in Canada under implied status, but it's highly recommended NOT to leave Canada during the entire processing time, for any reason whatsoever.
If you apply outland through Manila office, he will need to maintain visitor or some other status in Canada during the time. So after the initial 6-month visitor visa is up, in order for him to stay here he would have to request an extension. For outland applications there is no requirement to stay in Canada so he is free to travel as needed.