Can an international student bring his spouse with him?

[rpr08]

I am currently applying to UBC for graduate studies and I have pretty good chances of getting accepted. I have been married for a few months now, is there any application process through which i can bring my wife along with me at the time of arrival to Canada?

 

[Cynthia93]

I am currently applying to UBC for graduate studies and I have pretty good chances of getting accepted. I have been married for a few months now, is there any application process through which i can bring my wife along with me at the time of arrival to Canada?

Yes
Spouse open work permit

 

[rpr08]

Yes
Spouse open work permit

What is the processing time? Can I apply for it when I apply for my study permit or after that? What are the chances of it being rejected?

 

[Cynthia93]

What is the processing time? Can I apply for it when I apply for my study permit or after that? What are the chances of it being rejected?

You can apply it together with your study permit,,,,,,,,,,,,or after you have gotten your study permit
processing time depends on your country

 

[rpr08]

You can apply it together with your study permit,,,,,,,,,,,,or after you have gotten your study permit
processing time depends on your country

I am from Nepal. I heard it takes around 12 months for sponsorship, Is it same as open work permit?

 

[scylla]

I am from Nepal. I heard it takes around 12 months for sponsorship, Is it same as open work permit?

Spousal sponsorship is completely different than an open work permit. Note that open work permits aren't guaranteed. Your spouse can apply - but not guarantee of approval.

 

[rpr08]

Spousal sponsorship is completely different than an open work permit. Note that open work permits aren't guaranteed. Your spouse can apply - but not guarantee of approval.

Thank you for replying, is there any steps that can be taken to bolster the chance?

 

[scylla]

Thank you for replying, is there any steps that can be taken to bolster the chance?

Yes - your spouse should ideally demonstrate strong ties to his/her own country (e.g. employment, property ownership, etc.).