1. How much fees had to be paid while submitting for work permit, my spouse is applying for Open work permit/SOWP for first time (based on my open work permit), is it $150 or $250 (what ever in INR) I'm kind of confused?
It is $250. I applied through VFS. They charged 12,600 INR as visa fee (excluding any other services and taxes). I totally paid 13,830 INR. Just take 15k with you
Please note - They accept only cash.
2. Also can some one please share what will be the process when we go to submit application at vfs?
It will be a hassle free experience. It is a token system like passport seva kendra. First you pay the fees, eventually you will be called to another counter to submit the documents. The person at the counter check your documents whether you kept any irrelevant papers in it and they also check your application if it is correctly filled.
Please note - VFS is just an application collection center. They are not authorised to give suggestions on your application or documents. Please reach VFS by 9:30 in the morning so you can make sure your document is sent to the respective visa office the same day.
You will be given with an acknowledgement receipt after submission. Then you are good to go home and start praying for your visa approval.
3. In the Form IMM 1295, in background INformation section there is a question as "Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?"
We are really confused with this question. My spouse is the principal applicant and had never submitted any application to Canada. But I have sent my PR application and I have added my spouse to the application as dependent. PR application is still in processing. So what should we answer for this question, should I say Yes or NO. What do they mean when they say enter or remain in Canada.
Also it says if you answer Yes for any question in the Background section, you have to submit schedule A form or IMM 5257B
Is it the PR application after the PR invitation or the Express entry profile ?. If your PR application in process and you are applying for SOWP, then it seems to be dual intent in my view. I suggest you to wait for FKL or some other experienced member's comments on your post.