About spouse and minor child

[kleeeenex]

I am now working in Canada under a 2-year work permit (LMIA-based). My wife and sons would like to join me to live here. Can they apply for SOWP, Study Permit (if needed for elementary school) etc. at the port of entry, with / without me travelling with them? We are from a visa-exempt country i.e. can stay in Canada for up to 6 months without a visa. Thanks.

 

[babybenz]

I am now working in Canada under a 2-year work permit (LMIA-based). My wife and sons would like to join me to live here. Can they apply for SOWP, Study Permit (if needed for elementary school) etc. at the port of entry, with / without me travelling with them? We are from a visa-exempt country i.e. can stay in Canada for up to 6 months without a visa. Thanks.

Yes, from visa-exempt country, your wife can obtain open work permit at the port of entry. I do not think your children (minor) would need study permit but your wife can also check with the officer at the border

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I am now working in Canada under a 2-year work permit (LMIA-based). My wife and sons would like to join me to live here. Can they apply for SOWP, Study Permit (if needed for elementary school) etc. at the port of entry, with / without me travelling with them? We are from a visa-exempt country i.e. can stay in Canada for up to 6 months without a visa. Thanks.

Your children can enter as visitors and study without a study permit. Ensure that your spouse has a copy of your work permit and requests Visitor Records for the children that match the validity of your work permit.

 

[canuck78]

Assume you work in NOC 0, A or B.

 

[kleeeenex]

Thanks for your info. Appreciate them.

Is there any doc, in additional to a copy of my work permit, is needed at the PoE? Birth Certificate? Marriage Certificate etc.?

 

[canuck78]

All information should be online.