Spouse owp application before student landing in Canada

[NightShade93]

Hello,
I have my study permit approved and will be going to Canada in coming August.
I intend to apply for my spouse for his open work permit.

I’ve heard that I don’t have to wait till I land in Canada to do that. Is this true?

If so, I have stated in my family information form that my spouse won’t be accompanying. So if I apply for him before I land in Canada, can they reject me at the airport?

 

[EssKay1234]

Hello,
I have my study permit approved and will be going to Canada in coming August.
I intend to apply for my spouse for his open work permit.

I’ve heard that I don’t have to wait till I land in Canada to do that. Is this true?

If so, I have stated in my family information form that my spouse won’t be accompanying. So if I apply for him before I land in Canada, can they reject me at the airport?

Well the study permit is allotted at the port of entry and it has the duration mentioned. If you have not applied at first with her then it’s recommended you apply for her once you get your study permit after landing in Canada. Cause the OWP has the similar duration as of your SP and it is uploaded in the documents to apply.

 

[NightShade93]

Well the study permit is allotted at the port of entry and it has the duration mentioned. If you have not applied at first with her then it’s recommended you apply for her once you get your study permit after landing in Canada. Cause the OWP has the similar duration as of your SP and it is uploaded in the documents to apply.

Understood. Thank you for clarifying.

 

[canuck78]

Hello,
I have my study permit approved and will be going to Canada in coming August.
I intend to apply for my spouse for his open work permit.

I’ve heard that I don’t have to wait till I land in Canada to do that. Is this true?

If so, I have stated in my family information form that my spouse won’t be accompanying. So if I apply for him before I land in Canada, can they reject me at the airport?

It is fine to apply for the OWP now from your home country. It won’t impact your approval. It can take many months to process and OWP isn’t guaranteed so would be best to apply as soon as possible.