I am looking for a suggestion I have applied for PR of my spouse in April 2023 and right now, she is waiting for her virtual landing Portal 1 email since Oct 26, 2023 (Final Decision). PR Tracker showed a Temporary E COPR Number. Currently my spouse is in Canada, and we have 2 options 1. Apply for Open Work Permit (Estimated 3-4 Months) or 2. Apply for Visitor Visa Extension ( Estimated 3 Months) . Given the current circumstances could you please suggest which direction should we go ahead ? Thank you
Visitor Record or OWP during Virtual Landing wait period
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Another option is to do nothing. Especially since her current status is valid for another 3 months. Applying for the OWP at this late stage would be a waste of time and money.
Hey,
I was in a similar situation (status expiring Nov 9th, waiting for ecopr since Sep 21.) I ended up applying for visitor extension, and in additional information, I noted my UCI and situation (that I passed everything and waiting for ecopr). Document got processed and approved in just 9 days! I highly suggest visitor record extension.
I was in a similar situation (status expiring Nov 9th, waiting for ecopr since Sep 21.) I ended up applying for visitor extension, and in additional information, I noted my UCI and situation (that I passed everything and waiting for ecopr). Document got processed and approved in just 9 days! I highly suggest visitor record extension.
There is no need to apply for a visitor extension until right before the other one expires. Applying for one will not trigger COPR.
Agree do nothing. They should get virtual landing before February or before you get the OWP. If you really want to do something apply for the OWP.
Yeah in my case, it was expiring Nov 9th so that's why I applied on Nov 7th. Just wanted to let OP know that it won't take 3 months if you state you are waiting for your ecopr.