I have also applied for my spouse open work permit online along with my PGWP application. I have job i NOC A. I applied on 19-Jan-2016 and on 20Jan I got same request for Biomatric at nearest location for my spouse. So I think biomatric is requirement, and once they receive the results only then application is considered as complete.osamayawar said:Hi,
I applied for my wife`s open work permit who is currently in Pakistan and i got a message from CIC asking for biometric and picture in a near VAC. I am currenlty on Post Grad work-permit and have NOC Level A job. I want to know few things.
1) Is receiving message for biometric is a hint of getting work permit?
2) What is the probability of case acceptance?
3) How long usually it takes after biometric to get OWP?
Thanks !!!
Biometric is one of the requirement of CIC. I applied for my spouse OWP back in August 19, 2014 online and it was processed in CHC Islamabad office. Received medical request on December 01, 2014 and passport request on January 08, 2015 hope this helps.osamayawar said:Hi,
I applied for my wife`s open work permit who is currently in Pakistan and i got a message from CIC asking for biometric and picture in a near VAC. I am currenlty on Post Grad work-permit and have NOC Level A job. I want to know few things.
1) Is receiving message for biometric is a hint of getting work permit?
2) What is the probability of case acceptance?
3) How long usually it takes after biometric to get OWP?
Thanks !!!
Many people who are not visa exempt did it. For SOWP, work permit extension or even resident trvs.frustratedcanadian said:Hi! Is anyone here NOT from a visa exempt country and has flagpoled to apply for PGWP? I am not so sure if this is the right thread but I will be using this for my spouse's OWP.
FKL will be able to answer your equerry, but here are my thoughts,mantramugdha said:Hello to all members and a big shoutout to FKL for the phenomenal work you are doing in helping all of us newbies in our transition.
Here is my query -
I am an Indian student and my study permit expires on 30th Mar 2016. I have applied for PGWP in late jan and will be on implied status after 30th Mar.
I currently do not have a Job offer but should have an O class job within the next month, inshallah.
My wife has a W1 SOWP valid till 30th mar and her TRV is also valid till 30th Mar. My 4 year old kid is on a visitor visa. My wife has been working for the past 7 months in Canada. Both my kid and wife have medicals done within the year.
We are located in Kingston, Ontario.
Here are my queries-
1. What is my Wife's immigration status? Is it Worker or Temporary Resident ?
2. Should I file for an Open work permit as late as possible - say mar 25th so that by the time it get into processing say may end, I might have the PGWP and the Job, pay stub etc?
3. If not, should I file for extension of her work permit? is that even possible?
4. Else should I file for a temporary visitor visa for a few months - I think i'll have my job and pgwp certainly within 4-5 months.
5. Is there any possibility of flagpolling for my wife?
6. Should I do a separate paper application for visitor visa for my Kid?
Thanks a lot in advance. We are really looking forward to the answers.
mantramugdha said:Hello to all members and a big shoutout to FKL for the phenomenal work you are doing in helping all of us newbies in our transition.
Here is my query -
I am an Indian student and my study permit expires on 30th Mar 2016. I have applied for PGWP in late jan and will be on implied status after 30th Mar.
I currently do not have a Job offer but should have an O class job within the next month, inshallah.
My wife has a W1 SOWP valid till 30th mar and her TRV is also valid till 30th Mar. My 4 year old kid is on a visitor visa. My wife has been working for the past 7 months in Canada. Both my kid and wife have medicals done within the year.
We are located in Kingston, Ontario.
Here are my queries-
1. What is my Wife's immigration status? Is it Worker or Temporary Resident ?
WORKER
2. Should I file for an Open work permit as late as possible - say mar 25th so that by the time it get into processing say may end, I might have the PGWP and the Job, pay stub etc?
You could do that and submit proof of having a PGWP and skilled job. But still there is risk of it being processed faster or you not getting PGWP in time along with NOC 0 job. However, if you receive a NOC 0 job offer - you can attach that with your PGWP application and apply for your SOWP together. Since your application meets all needs a) PGWP app, b) Having a skilled job offer c) submitted SOWP along, you are good to go. This is safer than delaying her app in my opinion assuming you can get NOC 0 job offer shortly.
3. If not, should I file for extension of her work permit? is that even possible?
If you do not get a PGWP + Skilled job, you can apply for SOWP, but she would likely be refused and then you would have to apply for restoration of status for her as a visitor explaining your whole situation and would have to stop working during that time.
4. Else should I file for a temporary visitor visa for a few months - I think i'll have my job and pgwp certainly within 4-5 months.
You could do that too depending upon situation. But she has to stop working once her current wp expires and she is not on implied status as a worker.
5. Is there any possibility of flagpolling for my wife?
Yes, because she is already admitted to Canada as a worker. However, she has to have a VALID permit when she goes for flag polling. Plus she has to be eligible for SOWP then. Which means proof of your PGWP + NOC 0 job
6. Should I do a separate paper application for visitor visa for my Kid?
Why would you complicate your family's situation by separating out applications? This would only do damage and get you refusals. When you apply online for yourself or for your spouse, include your kid in the application as dependent. Your wife (in case of extending status as a visitor and not SOWP - as well as your kid would both NOT BE GETTING regular visitor trvs. They are still dependents of a student / work permit holders and their permits would be assessed by the same Visa office which handles work permits. This is different from regular trv that one only applies for visiting entering Canada and is processed by a different visa office.
Thanks a lot in advance. We are really looking forward to the answers.
First of all I am not sure right now its taking 3 months to get PGWP from in side Canada. They recently changed time frame - some people got processed in 2 months or less - others are taking longer. So this is kind of unpredictable.b4ahmad said:FKL and senior members,
Could you please share your view on this thought of mine.
I applied for my PGWP and my wife Open work permit together online in last week of Jan-2016 (me in Canada, wife in pakistan) I have full time job in skill level "A", and I completed Masters from Canada.
Previously, two time TRV had been refused for my wife and son, so this time I applied for SOWP.
My questions is, since PGWP is taking 3 months from Canada and Open work permit is taking 10 months from Pakistan, Can I flagpole and get my PGWP now and using Case specific Enquiry for my wife and son visa, send CIC copy of my PGWP?
Because my wife's application will only get completed once they receive my PGWP copy, in that case, processing of her application will start in end of April (When I,l get my PGWP). Please note that although I applied together, but I got 3 different application numbers, one for each of us.
So is this idea worth trying, or if I get my PGWP sooner, her Open work permit will have any problems with this?
Looking forward for your advice.
Regards
U should submit your valid passport booklet and previous passports to vfs if you are submitting a paper based application.AEE11 said:Hi Guys,
Do we need to submit original passport to vfs when we apply for sowp? I'm seeing in many people they are saying original passport as one of the thing they are submitting what do they mean when they are saying original passport?
Thanks,