Applying Together: Student Visa and Spouse Work Permit Canada.

[Khatri_don]

“Applying Together: Student Visa and Spouse Work Permit Canada”

Hello everyone,

Does anyone have experience with applying together for a Canada study permit and a spouse open work permit (SOWP)?

I am from Nepal and planning to apply for a Master’s program at the University of Windsor. I would also like to apply together with my spouse at the same time.

Do I need approval from the university for my spouse as well, or can I apply for my spouse’s visa independently? Or is it better to first apply for my study permit and then apply for my spouse after I receive my visa? but i am planning to apply for us both at same time.

Also, how much financial proof (funds, income, or education loan) is generally required for both myself and my spouse?

Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[Naturgrl]

You can apply both at the same time with LOA, funds, SOP justifying costs etc. Everything is on the IRCC site but it is cash in the bank, not income. So around $28k cash plus tuition. You both want to show ties to return because coming to study not immigrate.

 

[Ivylebrun]

HI

My mom is applying to do the college in canada and she is coming with my dad.

their intention might be stay here but they are around 60 years old.

i believe my dad cannot work until she is done school as things have changed in the past years. is there any chance he can come to work while she studies?

also, the fact they are 60+ and that they have a family here would impact their approval in a positive or negative way?

any tips for the process?

she got the college approval and she is now applying for the student visa.

 

[Naturgrl]

HI

My mom is applying to do the college in canada and she is coming with my dad.

their intention might be stay here but they are around 60 years old.

i believe my dad cannot work until she is done school as things have changed in the past years. is there any chance he can come to work while she studies?

also, the fact they are 60+ and that they have a family here would impact their approval in a positive or negative way?

any tips for the process?

she got the college approval and she is now applying for the student visa.

What program is she taking at 60 that she will get an approved study permit for? She needs to show education and career progression, and justify costs with higher pay when she returns home. Chances of approval are almost zero because they are of retirement age with no chance of PR. Cannot justify taking a program at 60 in Canada and family in Canada. He cannot work.