Spouse Visa - Inputs

[Babbuyou]

Hi All,

before I get started, let me give you all insight of my case which is stated underneath:-

I will be getting married in December'18, My fiancée is in Vancouver and presently on work permit for three years. She will be completing a year of work network in January 2019. I am planning to move to Canada after our marriage.

Below are a few questions I have:-

• what should be the process for me to get an open work permit?
• Can I come with her on Visitor VISA and then apply for an open work permit from Canada?
• how much time does work permit take to get approved?

It will be great if you all can share inputs with us which will help us make this process a little quicker.

Thank you so very much all in advance.

Best Regards,
Tarun Kaushik

 

[Zerrrick]

Hi All,

before I get started, let me give you all insight of my case which is stated underneath:-

I will be getting married in December'18, My fiancée is in Vancouver and presently on work permit for three years. She will be completing a year of work network in January 2019. I am planning to move to Canada after our marriage.

Below are a few questions I have:-

• what should be the process for me to get an open work permit?
• Can I come with her on Visitor VISA and then apply for an open work permit from Canada?
• how much time does work permit take to get approved?

It will be great if you all can share inputs with us which will help us make this process a little quicker.

Thank you so very much all in advance.

Best Regards,
Tarun Kaushik

1. Find a company in Canada that can get labor market impact assessment (LMIA) and give you an open work permit as well.
2. A visitor visa will not allow you to work in Canada. But in case you get a visa, and you are in Canada, find a company with a good lawyer to change your visa from temporary resident visa to work visa.
3. Depends on how good the company lawyer is in getting the work done.

 

[canuck78]

1.You can apply for an owp based on your spouse after marriage. It will take around 4 months. You will likely struggle to get a TRV with your wife in Canada so you may have to wait until your OWP is approved.