December 2019 Inland Spousal Application (With or Without OWP)

[ancrag]

Were you able to link it just with your last name and the PA's place of birth/passport info? Or whereabouts did you link it? I'm having a hard time linking mine, I just want to know if it's not in the system yet or I'm making a mistake haha

I used my UCI number(from my work permit), last name and passport details. My spouse received an email that an application has been sent for her to sponsor me. That was my clue to add the application. I haven't received any email yet.

 

[sbandnd]

I used my UCI number(from my work permit), last name and passport details. My spouse received an email that an application has been sent for her to sponsor me. That was my clue to add the application. I haven't received any email yet.

Oh okay, thank you. We don't have a work permit for my husband yet so no numbers to track it by. Hopefully AOR comes soon so we can track our App as well

 

[ancrag]

Oh okay, thank you. We don't have a work permit for my husband yet so no numbers to track it by. Hopefully AOR comes soon so we can track our App as well

Another key information - In the "Number of family members, including the primary applicant, that are part of this application" enter 2 if you are sponsoring a partner with no dependents, and enter 2+number_of_dependents if you are also sponsoring any dependents (your or your partner's kids).

 

[marso]

Lets post our information on the document below. easier to track.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gm315tmNKWoywb7PwZBiE67fUmznYQrNhYVWXPXXJBw/edit#gid=1156867869

How do we add our info in this file?

 

[marso]

I've sent in my Sponsorship application for my wife, along with her PR application and Open Work Permit all in one envelope as advised by CIC.

Sent from courier: December 12, 2019
Received: December 13, 2020
Official AOC: February 12, 2020 (61 days)

I checked my applications status as sponsor via: https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do?lang=en
It says my Sponsorship is in process and PR is in process... however there is no mention of the Open Work Permit. What does this mean? has anyone experienced the same thing? We are both looking forward for the OWP so she can go back to work. Her Temporary WP will expire March 13. I'm curious what this would mean legally if she continues to work or just quit while waiting for OWP.

 

[Franny1980]

Got my OAR yesterday ( Feb 12) application received Dec 16, does anyone knows if there is a way to see the status of my work permit request?

 

[abally]

I've sent in my Sponsorship application for my wife, along with her PR application and Open Work Permit all in one envelope as advised by CIC.

Sent from courier: December 12, 2019
Received: December 13, 2020
Official AOC: February 12, 2020 (61 days)

I checked my applications status as sponsor via: https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do?lang=en
It says my Sponsorship is in process and PR is in process... however there is no mention of the Open Work Permit. What does this mean? has anyone experienced the same thing? We are both looking forward for the OWP so she can go back to work. Her Temporary WP will expire March 13. I'm curious what this would mean legally if she continues to work or just quit while waiting for OWP.

Hi, I believe your wife can keep working even if her OWP expires for as long as you have already submitted her application for extension. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=188&top=17

I have applied for a new work permit. Can I stay in Canada if my work permit expires?
Yes. You can stay in Canada, and may be able to keep working, under what's called implied status. That means the law implies you are a temporary resident. The implied status lasts until we decide on your new permit application. However, you must respect the following requirements:
If you applied for another work permit

• You must stay in Canada and meet the conditions of your original work permit. If you applied for a work permit extension before your work permit expired, you can keep working under the same conditions as your existing permit until we decide on your application.

If you applied for a different kind of permit

• You cannot do any of the activities allowed by the original work permit. For example, you may have come to Canada as a worker and then applied for a study permit. If so, you must stop working once your work permit expires. After that, you cannot work or study until you get a new permit.

 

[marso]

Hi, I believe your wife can keep working even if her OWP expires for as long as you have already submitted her application for extension. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=188&top=17

I have applied for a new work permit. Can I stay in Canada if my work permit expires?
Yes. You can stay in Canada, and may be able to keep working, under what's called implied status. That means the law implies you are a temporary resident. The implied status lasts until we decide on your new permit application. However, you must respect the following requirements:
If you applied for another work permit

• You must stay in Canada and meet the conditions of your original work permit. If you applied for a work permit extension before your work permit expired, you can keep working under the same conditions as your existing permit until we decide on your application.

If you applied for a different kind of permit

• You cannot do any of the activities allowed by the original work permit. For example, you may have come to Canada as a worker and then applied for a study permit. If so, you must stop working once your work permit expires. After that, you cannot work or study until you get a new permit.

Hello Abally,

Thank you so much! I totally forgot about the implied status thing. This happened to me before when I was processing my PR but it was a long time ago. haha. Thank you for information. Much appreciated!

 

[Isaquecosta2]

Guys How do you know the WP was linked to the account? They send an email? or letter? Can we check online?

 

[JohnCana123]

Got email requesting biometrics fee to be paid. Well at least I know they are reading the application

Hey, when you paid the fees how did you show proof of payment. Our lawyer wants us to mail the proof of payment but I was wondering if it’s possible to send them the proof via webform. Feel like that may be faster. Please let me know. Thanks

 

[russ6970]

Hey, when you paid the fees how did you show proof of payment. Our lawyer wants us to mail the proof of payment but I was wondering if it’s possible to send them the proof via webform. Feel like that may be faster. Please let me know. Thanks

Attach the receipt to a webform

 

[ShiroTheHero]

Got email requesting biometrics fee to be paid. Well at least I know they are reading the application

May I ask why are you required to provide Biometrics?

 

[russ6970]

May I ask why are you required to provide Biometrics?

Well they asked me to pay, so I did. I didn't think I would be doing them, but it's not a huge deal if I do. Basically, if they ask for something, you gotta give it

 

[Eli51]

Application sent in December 19,2019 received December 20, 2019. AOR February 17, 2020

 

[Amy23]

My wife completed her bio metics just recently when she applied for her visitor visa. Most likely that will be valid for PR application as well.

Biometrics are valid for 10 years, she should me good.