Spouse Visa

[ginnib]

Hello,

I am an International student, pursuing Masters in Comp Sc in Canada.

My fiance is in India and we are trying to figure out the best possible way to get together. I have completed half of my course here. I am planning to get married this December so that we can file our documents in time. He is currently working as a software engineer in India.

What all things should we keep in mind?

Please provide your views on this.

Thank you!

 

[canadausa#11]

So if you're an international student, you're not a PR and therefore can't sponsor him.

 

[ginnib]

Yes, I know I cannot sponsor him like the PR's can do.
What are the possible ways for us to get together?

Please provide your guidance.

Thanks!

 

[canadausa#11]

Immigrates to Canada through an economic stream, finds an employer willing to go through the LMIA process so he can get a work permit. Comes here on a student visa. Visits on a visitor visa. There are a number of options.

 

[ginnib]

Can he not get an open work permit or TRV ?

 

[canadausa#11]

Is he your common law partner? You said he was your fiance in your original post, but if you've been common law before then he could get a work permit for the rest of your studies possibly

 

[ginnib]

We are planning to get married soon. My study permit ends in 2017, and i will apply for a work permit thereafter. What do you suggest?
How should we go about it?

 

[canadianwoman]

The spouse of someone with a study permit can get an open work permit.
Once you have graduated, you might qualify to become a PR through the Canadian Experience Class. If so, your spouse would be included on the application as well.

 

[canadausa#11]

We are planning to get married soon. My study permit ends in 2017, and i will apply for a work permit thereafter. What do you suggest?
How should we go about it?

Wait until you're married, then apply for the work permit for him.

 

[ginnib]

What all supporting documents do we need to strengthen our application?
I am concerned about our profiles..

Thank you!

 

[Aquakitty]

What all supporting documents do we need to strengthen our application?
I am concerned about our profiles..

Thank you!

I don't think there is the same kind of scrutiny for a spousal work permit as there is for the PR.

I believe you need a job with a NOC level 0, A or B for your spouse to qualify for the open work permit, so keep that in mind (though it shouldn't be an issue with a Masters in Comp Sci).

He might need a medical exam, depending on your home country.

 

[ginnib]

Thank you so much!

One more question, how long does it take to process?

 

[ginnib]

Please reply!

 

[MilesAway]

You are asking in the wrong section. You'll get much more help in the International Students section.