Hello! I am an international student here on a study permit (expiring soon) and a post-graduate work permit expiring next year. My husband's IEC is expiring this July. And we haven't heard anything about his PR application yet either. Of course, we want to ensure we stay in the country together. He applied for an SOWP, which allows him to work until July as well unless his application receives a decision. We really need help. I am starting to panic. Can we do anything to ensure that he stays in Canada with me?
Expiring IEC, no response for PR Application yet. Wife has a work permit.
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When and how did he apply for PR?Hello! I am an international student here on a study permit (expiring soon) and a post-graduate work permit expiring next year. My husband's IEC is expiring this July. And we haven't heard anything about his PR application yet either. Of course, we want to ensure we stay in the country together. He applied for an SOWP, which allows him to work until July as well unless his application receives a decision. We really need help. I am starting to panic. Can we do anything to ensure that he stays in Canada with me?
Did he get his IEC first or did you get your study permit first?
I assume you are working?
His lawyer put him under the TR to PR program.
He (my husband) has had two IEC's.
July 14 2019 - First IEC
July 10 2021 - Second IEC
I got my Study permit in 2019 Aug.
I am focusing on my studies atm. When I graduate this April, I will work full-time using my PGWP.
He (my husband) has had two IEC's.
July 14 2019 - First IEC
July 10 2021 - Second IEC
I got my Study permit in 2019 Aug.
I am focusing on my studies atm. When I graduate this April, I will work full-time using my PGWP.
Has he looked into this?His lawyer put him under the TR to PR program.
He (my husband) has had two IEC's.
July 14 2019 - First IEC
July 10 2021 - Second IEC
I got my Study permit in 2019 Aug.
I am focusing on my studies atm. When I graduate this April, I will work full-time using my PGWP.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/tr-pr-pathway/open-work-permit.html
What does the lawyer say?
Hello! Yes, he also has an OWP application that's been submitted on Jan 14, 2023. We haven't gotten any updates on that yet, but the IRCC did send a letter saying they received it.
His lawyer has been saying that we have nothing to worry about, but it's been about 6 months now since they said that they got his AOR.
On Jan 26th, they got him to sign an IMM5669 form. Schedule A.
On June 10, 2022, he was assigned a file number.
His lawyer has been saying that we have nothing to worry about, but it's been about 6 months now since they said that they got his AOR.
On Jan 26th, they got him to sign an IMM5669 form. Schedule A.
On June 10, 2022, he was assigned a file number.
He has maintained status, formerly known as implied status. If you still feel like worrying, apply for a bridging open work permit for him.Hello! I am an international student here on a study permit (expiring soon) and a post-graduate work permit expiring next year. My husband's IEC is expiring this July. And we haven't heard anything about his PR application yet either. Of course, we want to ensure we stay in the country together. He applied for an SOWP, which allows him to work until July as well unless his application receives a decision. We really need help. I am starting to panic. Can we do anything to ensure that he stays in Canada with me?
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yes we have applied for an SOWP already. It’s basically like a bridging open work permit from what I understood, but the difference was, when we were applying for BOWP, it asked us a question about if he was married to someone with a work/study permit, and we clicked “yes” so it led us to SOWP. I assume that’s the same thing?
We’re worried because it’s been more than a year now and he still hasn’t got his PR approval. While his friend who worked at Walmart applied for PR much later than him but got his after 3 months?? Why is that?
We’re worried because it’s been more than a year now and he still hasn’t got his PR approval. While his friend who worked at Walmart applied for PR much later than him but got his after 3 months?? Why is that?
Very strange that they're neglecting him like that. He has maintained status though. I would call in and see.yes we have applied for an SOWP already. It’s basically like a bridging open work permit from what I understood, but the difference was, when we were applying for BOWP, it asked us a question about if he was married to someone with a work/study permit, and we clicked “yes” so it led us to SOWP. I assume that’s the same thing?
We’re worried because it’s been more than a year now and he still hasn’t got his PR approval. While his friend who worked at Walmart applied for PR much later than him but got his after 3 months?? Why is that?
Different immigration programs have different processing times. Your husband applied through TR to PR which has much longer processing times than EE.yes we have applied for an SOWP already. It’s basically like a bridging open work permit from what I understood, but the difference was, when we were applying for BOWP, it asked us a question about if he was married to someone with a work/study permit, and we clicked “yes” so it led us to SOWP. I assume that’s the same thing?
We’re worried because it’s been more than a year now and he still hasn’t got his PR approval. While his friend who worked at Walmart applied for PR much later than him but got his after 3 months?? Why is that?
Nope. Normal for TR to PR.Very strange that they're neglecting him like that. He has maintained status though. I would call in and see.
Join discussions here in the TR to PR thread to understand what timelines others are experiencing: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/2021-tr-to-pr-pathway-aor-timelines-join-here.731318/page-1835What number would you call in?
My PR was ready in 4.5 months from start to finish.Nope. Normal for TR to PR.
You are very lucky in that case.My PR was ready in 4.5 months from start to finish.