Spouse arrival to Canada on Visitors visa

[sarvana92]

I am on a open work permit and my wife is planning to travel to Canada on visitors visa with authorization letter from IRCC.

1. Do I need to book return ticket as well for her?
2. What is the immigration process like?
3. What kind of documents she need to bring along?
4. Is travel insurance mandatory for my wife?

 

[canuck78]

I am on a open work permit and my wife is planning to travel to Canada on visitors visa with authorization letter from IRCC.

1. Do I need to book return ticket as well for her?
2. What is the immigration process like?
3. What kind of documents she need to bring along?
4. Is travel insurance mandatory for my wife?

Wouldn't get too ahead of yourself and see if she gets approved for a TRV and special authorization. She should really be applying for an SOWP unless she is truly only coming for a visit and can prove that she will be returning home.

 

[sarvana92]

Wouldn't get too ahead of yourself and see if she gets approved for a TRV and special authorization. She should really be applying for an SOWP unless she is truly only coming for a visit and can prove that she will be returning home.

Visitors visa got approved with authorization letter to travel. I was able to get it through family reunion program..

We have already applied for PR together under CEC class, and my pgwp is about to expire in 7 months. Waiting for SOWP would take 6 to 8 months from the backlogs I see at the moment, if my wife comes inland there might be a chance for us get PR itself within 6 months (I think and also told so, but I literally don't have any hope on that).

Intention is that I and my will exit the country, upon being unable to get valid residential status for both of us within the next 7 months or before 6 months from the date my wife lands.

 

[canuck78]

Visitors visa got approved with authorization letter to travel. I was able to get it through family reunion program..

We have already applied for PR together under CEC class, and my pgwp is about to expire in 7 months. Waiting for SOWP would take 6 to 8 months from the backlogs I see at the moment, if my wife comes inland there might be a chance for us get PR itself within 6 months (I think and also told so, but I literally don't have any hope on that).

Intention is that I and my will exit the country, upon being unable to get valid residential status for both of us within the next 7 months or before 6 months from the date my wife lands.

With the TRV and special authorization she can travel as long as she has the appropriate negative covid test. She must book a 3 day hotel quarantine and then quarantine for 11 days in a separate location for 11 days. She can try to extend her visitor status before 6 months.

 

[sarvana92]

With the TRV and special authorization she can travel as long as she has the appropriate negative covid test. She must book a 3 day hotel quarantine and then quarantine for 11 days in a separate location for 11 days. She can try to extend her visitor status before 6 months.

that feels reassuring, thanks a lot! do I need to book return ticket for my wife?

 

[dreamit]

Visitors visa got approved with authorization letter to travel. I was able to get it through family reunion program..

We have already applied for PR together under CEC class, and my pgwp is about to expire in 7 months. Waiting for SOWP would take 6 to 8 months from the backlogs I see at the moment, if my wife comes inland there might be a chance for us get PR itself within 6 months (I think and also told so, but I literally don't have any hope on that).

Intention is that I and my will exit the country, upon being unable to get valid residential status for both of us within the next 7 months or before 6 months from the date my wife lands.

Hi,
Could you please let me know what documents you supplied for spouse visitor visa, and how many days it took for you to get a response from IRCC. Thanks in advance

 

[sarvana92]

Invitation letter, purpose of visit letter,letter for financial support and means of financial support letter
Mine and my wife employment confirmation letter
Our salary slips for 6 months
Bank statement for 4 months (savings & credit)
My passport & work permit
Marriage certificate & some photographs across time
PR invitation letter
Financial support letter from me to my wife
2019 & 2020 tax Assessment slips
I simply used all documents from PR & few other extra pieces to be on the safer side.