H&C

[aha74]

I think it might be 6-8 months but I'm not certain. I'm sure others will comment.

Okay. Thank you so much. I really need to work so how does everyone find jobs?

 

[joannewang016]

You will qualify to apply for a work permit once a positive stage 1 assessment has been made.

Mine has been received by CIC over 7 months ago and still not been processed yet.

 

[tessytessy]

with my case i remember that my lawyer sent all the evidence at once . from when we started the apllication. not at the end . and even if we had an exceptional reason to stay , my lawyer only took the money from us when i received my PR.. I remenbered him saying " not fair for u guys to pay me if we are not sucessful. ".. great lawyer , gerat human being...

This is a great lawyer indeed. Can i have his details.

 

[boldon]

Hello.I just applied for H&C. I have a daughter who is 13 year-old. She has health problem so she can't go back to our home country because Canada is the best place for her as so many reasons. I have a question. She is not going to school right now and I am not able to work right now as we just applied. How long did it take to get your open work permit? My daughter is not able to go to school until we get it?

Hi

your 13 year old daughter - is she not in school because of her health problems or because of your immigration status?

are you based in the GTA?

my understanding is it is mandatory for all children aged 6 and above to be in school regardless of immigration status.

see page 4 of the link below and the last page of Appendix D

http://www2.tdsb.on.ca/ppf/uploads/files/live/98/1635.pdf

in some cases, proof of submission of H&C application is sufficient as it is an application for permanent residency and you have not received a response / result of said application

i suggest you go to your nearest public school and enroll her if possible