evanstp9 said:
Could we have an answer on this one???
Seniors if you could please provide us with an experience or opinion on it... would be appreciated!!!
You can do either. You can include your spouse in your application and apply for OWP. You do also have a choice of going first to Canada as a student and let your spouse follow you later.
Some says it's better to go first, but for others they took the risk and brought their family with them. Some were granted a visa and some were not fortunate to get a visa. Others say getting a longer course, like 3 years or master degree/PhD, will get you a higher chance to bring your family with you. IMHO NO ONE can predict what will happen in your spouse's application. It all depends on the VO who will handle your case. You might get a strict VO. If luck is in your side, you will get a lenient VO. It will also depends on the documents you will show. Apparently having strong ties in your own country will grant you or your spouse a visa. In cic website, it clearly states that a student or international student can bring his/her family with him/her. But again, everything will depend on the documents you will show. Sad to say, no matter how sincere we are, the Visa Officers in Canadian Embassies around the world have the last say.