JULY 2019 *Inland* Spousal Sponsorship
- Thread starter JamesBarnes
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Timeline Upate!
Application sent/received: July 25
AOR issued: Aug 29
OWP linked: Sep 20
OWP approved: Oct 9
I got an email today, informing me that my application (W*********) was updated. I logged in, and it informed that a decision was made and that my OWP was approved.
I spent all day trying to figure out a recent GST credit payment CRA wants from me. It turns out that I was a resident of Canada since 2015 because I went to high school here and have been living here since. Unfortunately, when I filed for 2017 and 2018 I did not realize this. Because I was on a temporary status, I thought that I was a non-resident. Even though I have significant ties in Canada and virtually none back in my home country. I am writing a letter to CRA informing them of my residential status in Canada as of 2015. Resident.
All the terms (permanent resident, resident, non-resident) are way too confusing for me. Took me years to realize that resident does not equal what we call permanent resident. They basically just call it whatever you want. All kinds of different status.
Application sent/received: July 25
AOR issued: Aug 29
OWP linked: Sep 20
OWP approved: Oct 9
I got an email today, informing me that my application (W*********) was updated. I logged in, and it informed that a decision was made and that my OWP was approved.
I spent all day trying to figure out a recent GST credit payment CRA wants from me. It turns out that I was a resident of Canada since 2015 because I went to high school here and have been living here since. Unfortunately, when I filed for 2017 and 2018 I did not realize this. Because I was on a temporary status, I thought that I was a non-resident. Even though I have significant ties in Canada and virtually none back in my home country. I am writing a letter to CRA informing them of my residential status in Canada as of 2015. Resident.
All the terms (permanent resident, resident, non-resident) are way too confusing for me. Took me years to realize that resident does not equal what we call permanent resident. They basically just call it whatever you want. All kinds of different status.
Hey guys! My OWP was approved this afternoon!! Yay I'm so excited!!
Hi all,
Just another (not so important) update. Today my OWP arrived in the mail and I went straight to Service Canada to get my SIN. They just reinstated my one from a few years ago when I was living/working here on an IEC Visa, so that was easy. I also swapped my overseas drivers licence for a B.C. one which will arrive in the mail sometime soon. Now, time to get job hunting!
For those who are still waiting for your OWP, I hope it comes soon! I have my fingers crossed for you.
Just another (not so important) update. Today my OWP arrived in the mail and I went straight to Service Canada to get my SIN. They just reinstated my one from a few years ago when I was living/working here on an IEC Visa, so that was easy. I also swapped my overseas drivers licence for a B.C. one which will arrive in the mail sometime soon. Now, time to get job hunting!
For those who are still waiting for your OWP, I hope it comes soon! I have my fingers crossed for you.
Thank you. Service Canada? Is that also online? How long is the process before getting SIN number?
