+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

Thank you >>>>>>>>> Legalfalcon <<<<<<<<<<<

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,040
9,897
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Hi @legalfalcon I am an inland PNP applicant and I am planing to go back to my home country in December for a one month vacation. Do I have to inform this to the IRCC ?
If you are only visiting for a short duration, there is no need to inform IRCC.

Only if you permanently change your country of residence you have to update your address.
 

limejuice

Hero Member
Mar 28, 2015
393
22
Philippines
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-01-2016
Nomination.....
10-05-2016
AOR Received.
27-06-2016
Med's Done....
24-06-2016
Passport Req..
in God's perfect time! 21-11-2016
VISA ISSUED...
28-11-2016
LANDED..........
March 2017
Hi legal falcon, i need your valuable help regarding my friend’s circumstances…
He is:
-LMIA exempted
-Nominated through SINP
-Visa expiring in December 2021
-Permit expiring in November 2021
- Paperbased Application for PR submitted in April 2021 and havent heard anything and haven’t received AOR
-contract with employer is continuous

What are the requirements to renew?

How long is the processing time?

What will happen if processing will take time and visa/permit expires?

. Thank you in advance
 
Last edited:

PauR20

Full Member
Jun 17, 2020
38
0
SDS is only available to residents of some countries. So there is a pre-requisite of being residing in those countries when you apply.

If you are not from a visa-exempt country, you will have to update your address with IRCC to be able to submit your passport when you are in another country.
@legalfalcon
Thank you for your response. Yes, I’m from the Philippines which is a country listed in SDS. I reside in the Philippines as what is indicated in my application but I am anticipating that I will be in the US for some important matters when the results come in. I just want to clarify, if IRCC will accept for me to submit my passport in the US instead of Philippines once approved and once I advise that I am currently in the US. Hope you can guide me on this. Thank you
 

grownup

Newbie
May 25, 2021
7
1
Good Day LegalFalcon and everyone else in this forum,


First, thank you all for your kindness and for trying to help others.



I would like to have your insights into my situation.


  • I have a pending permanent residence application since March 2020 (me, my wife, and our minor child)
  • I am now enrolled in a one-year program at a Designated learning institution (DLI) and received my student visa recently. My wife and son didn’t apply for a visa and are staying in our home country.


From what I have read and understood is that I can apply for PGWP or an Open work permit after graduation. Then, before my PGWP expires, I will have to apply for a Bridging open work permit (BOWP).

My question is how/when could I bring my wife and son to live with me in Canada?

Should I apply for their open work permit (wife) and study permit (son) at the same time when applying for the PGWP/Open work permit? Or after I get the PGWP?

I am confused and any help would be very much appreciated!

Thank you in advance.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,040
9,897
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
@legalfalcon
Thank you for your response. Yes, I’m from the Philippines which is a country listed in SDS. I reside in the Philippines as what is indicated in my application but I am anticipating that I will be in the US for some important matters when the results come in. I just want to clarify, if IRCC will accept for me to submit my passport in the US instead of Philippines once approved and once I advise that I am currently in the US. Hope you can guide me on this. Thank you
If you are in another country at the time when you receive the request to submit your passport, you can request IRCC to allow you to submit the passport in that country. However, it will be at the discretion of IRCC since study visa applications are usually processed in the country of residence of the applicant.
 
  • Like
Reactions: PauR20

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,040
9,897
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Good Day LegalFalcon and everyone else in this forum,


First, thank you all for your kindness and for trying to help others.



I would like to have your insights into my situation.


  • I have a pending permanent residence application since March 2020 (me, my wife, and our minor child)
  • I am now enrolled in a one-year program at a Designated learning institution (DLI) and received my student visa recently. My wife and son didn’t apply for a visa and are staying in our home country.


From what I have read and understood is that I can apply for PGWP or an Open work permit after graduation. Then, before my PGWP expires, I will have to apply for a Bridging open work permit (BOWP).

My question is how/when could I bring my wife and son to live with me in Canada?

Should I apply for their open work permit (wife) and study permit (son) at the same time when applying for the PGWP/Open work permit? Or after I get the PGWP?

I am confused and any help would be very much appreciated!

Thank you in advance.
IF you have received a study permit, your family can apply for a visa now and your spouse will be eligible for an open work permit and your minor child can apply for a visitor's visa, which can then be extended.

See https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/help-your-spouse-common-law-partner-work-canada.html
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,040
9,897
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Hi legal falcon, i need your valuable help regarding my friend’s circumstances…
He is:
-LMIA exempted
-Nominated through SINP
-Visa expiring in December 2021
-Permit expiring in November 2021
- Paperbased Application for PR submitted in April 2021 and havent heard anything and haven’t received AOR
-contract with employer is continuous

What are the requirements to renew?

How long is the processing time?

What will happen if processing will take time and visa/permit expires?

. Thank you in advance
If the PR is in process, you can apply for a BOWP.

See https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html
 

Timbuktu_14

Champion Member
Feb 5, 2020
1,452
1,142
Hi @legalfalcon

Hope you're well. My medicals would expire in less than a month. Do you think it's advisable to wait for IRCC's directives or go for another upfront medicals then upload via webform? My medical profile is M1.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,040
9,897
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Hi @legalfalcon

Hope you're well. My medicals would expire in less than a month. Do you think it's advisable to wait for IRCC's directives or go for another upfront medicals then upload via webform? My medical profile is M1.
As per the most recent instructions, IRCC is asking not to get medical done unless specifically asked.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Timbuktu_14

Thisath

Hero Member
May 15, 2019
426
157
Category........
PNP
Nomination.....
SINP
AOR Received.
15-04-2021
Hi @legalfalcon ,
I have done my medical on request yesterday, but I forgot to ask a copy of medical. Doctor told me that if any abnormal issues in reports will contact me again.
My question is do I need to asked for a copy emedical … is it valuable for me .. do I need to upload my self to gckey or submit via web form pls advise.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,040
9,897
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Hi @legalfalcon ,
I have done my medical on request yesterday, but I forgot to ask a copy of medical. Doctor told me that if any abnormal issues in reports will contact me again.
My question is do I need to asked for a copy emedical … is it valuable for me .. do I need to upload my self to gckey or submit via web form pls advise.
It is your choice. However, the upfront sheet you received, that is what you have to send to IRCC.

The medical report, if you want you can ask for a copy from your doctor.
 

Thisath

Hero Member
May 15, 2019
426
157
Category........
PNP
Nomination.....
SINP
AOR Received.
15-04-2021
It is your choice. However, the upfront sheet you received, that is what you have to send to IRCC.

The medical report, if you want you can ask for a copy from your doctor.
Thanks for relply... as I mentioned I did medical on request by IRCC (not upfront), so do I need to upload (copy of emedical or any) from my end ?