We applied together and my daughter application still in process while mine got approved
- Thread starter PshowOG
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Applications do not have to be processed at the same time. Also if she is 5 she would be attending school so may be requested to apply for a study permit.
Processing for TRVs are much longer than open work permits. 20 weeks vs 12 weeks. When does spouse’s study permit expire?
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html
You should not wait for her application before you submit your passport. You should send your passport now and wait to hear about your child’s application. Each are processed individually and there is a deadline to submit your passport. As already noted your daughter should apply for a study permit at age 4 or older. Although technically children can apply forTRVs to accompany their parents who are studying and to attend school in Canada there has been a change in the past few years and many have been denied TRVs and been instructed reapply but for study permit. Some schools in Canada also ask for proof of the child’s study permit when you go to register your child for school.
Under 6yrs old, Visitors record should be ok
The child may have either a visitor record or a study permit. The child who is already in Canada is authorized to study without a study permit if they have only the visitor record or a Canadian entry stamp on their passport.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/minor-children.html
We have seen many examples where VOs are denying the TRVs over the past few years and telling the applicants to apply for a study permit. Also schools asking for proof of study permits. Much safer to apply for study permit from the start although technically a TRV should be good enough.