Mid-Aug CEC - Delayed - [Need help on spousal work permit please]

[PeachCEC]

Hi guyz,

My PGWP is good till next year Feb. Due to the delay in CEC and the delay in processing w/p, may I get some advice from you?

1) I am thinking of applying it by the end of Aug, which will gives me some buffer even if the w/p is rejected after 4 months (end of Dec). Is this too early? Is there a guideline in terms of when you should apply for a w/p?

2) My common law partner is a PHD student. I am planning to submit the following: his study permit, his enrolment letter, statutory declaration of common law, my employment letter (level A work), and the evidence of common law (similar to what I submitted for CEC). Are there enough? Is there anything else I should be considering?

Thank you so much!

 

[edta]

Here is your answers to the questions:

1) To be eligible for a bridging open work permit, you must:

Currently be in Canada;
Have valid status on a work permit that is due to expire within 4 months;
Have received confirmation from CIC that your permanent resident application is eligible under one of the four economic classes (FSWP, CEC, PNP and FSTP), and;
Have made an application for an open work permit.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/permit/extend/permanent.asp

Are you worried about the BOWP processing time? If you want CIC to process your application smoothly, provide them all the information they need.


2) Go through the online application questionnaire. I am sure they will let you know what kind of information they need.

All the best!

 

[PeachCEC]

Thank you for your help but I am not asking about bridging open w/p.

Here is your answers to the questions:

1) To be eligible for a bridging open work permit, you must:

Currently be in Canada;
Have valid status on a work permit that is due to expire within 4 months;
Have received confirmation from CIC that your permanent resident application is eligible under one of the four economic classes (FSWP, CEC, PNP and FSTP), and;
Have made an application for an open work permit.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/permit/extend/permanent.asp

Are you worried about the BOWP processing time? If you want CIC to process your application smoothly, provide them all the information they need.


2) Go through the online application questionnaire. I am sure they will let you know what kind of information they need.

All the best!

 

[edta]

No problem, what are you asking about? CEC PR application or work permit?