Hi folks:
I need some info in re to the status of spouse once sponsorship application is submitted and police clearance certificate (PCC).
We started preparing inland sponsorship application for my wife as she is currently on a study permit in Canada and may require another year to finish her study. Let's say if we also include an open work permit application with her sponsorship application, and if it's granted, what would be her status in Canada (as then, she would have both study permit and OWP)? Is it allowed at all?
Also, she had an old PCC issued from the country of origin when she first came to Canada. I was wondering whether she would need a new one. I don't seem to find anywhere in CIC website that says an old PCC can not be used or within certain time frame for that matter, except for the country where the applicant currently lives in. Please see below the excerpt from CIC website:
"For the country you currently live in, the police certificate must be issued no more than six months before you apply.
For countries where you have lived for six months or more, the police certificate must be issued after the last time you lived in that country."
As I understand, we don't need to include PCC from Canada as they can obtain it. However, I'm confused whether she would still need a new PCC from the country of origin.
I would appreciate if you guys can shed some light on these. Thanks!
jrseee