Is visitor record required for applying spousal open work permit?

[say10]

Hi,
I have applied for an Inland Spousal PR and I am currently on a Visitors Visa (it's been 2 months since I am in the country).
I have received my AOR.
Do I need a visitors record to apply for spousal open work permit?

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Yes, but you can apply for both (SOWP and VR) at the same time, no need to wait for a VR approval.

 

[say10]

Perfect. Thank You!!

 

[canuck78]

Hi,
I have applied for an Inland Spousal PR and I am currently on a Visitors Visa (it's been 2 months since I am in the country).
I have received my AOR.
Do I need a visitors record to apply for spousal open work permit?

You’re already on a visitor record and unless otherwise stated you can visit Canada for up to 6 months or until you have other legal status in Canada. A visa is a travel document and only lets you be assessed for entry into a country and has nothing to do with you remaining in the country. If you’re applying for an OWP then you don’t need to extend your visitor record.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

You are already on a visitor record and unless otherwise stated you can visit Canada for up to 6 months or until you have other legal status in Canada. A visa is a travel document and only lets you be assessed for entry into a country and has nothing to do with you remaining in the country. If you’re applying for an OWP then you don’t need to extend your visitor record.

Why would you assume that the OP is already on a visitor record?

 

[canuck78]

Why would you assume that the OP is already on a visitor record?

They said they entered Canada 2 months ago and can stay 6 months so that means they have a visitor record.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

They said they entered Canada 2 months ago and can stay 6 months so that means they have a visitor record.

Not everyone who enters Canada with a TRV gets a visitor record.

 

[canuck78]

Not everyone who enters Canada with a TRV gets a visitor record.

Even if they didn’t ask for a visitor record if they were given an up to 6 month visit there is no need to apply for a visitor record until right before the 6 months expire.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Even if they didn’t ask for a visitor record if they were given an up to 6 month visit there is no need to apply for a visitor record until right before the 6 months expire.

Basically they can apply for visitor record any time there are eligibles for it, why not.