OBWP with my common law partner

[Steve-o]

Hello there

I really hope somebody can help me, please!

So we have applied for residency under the CEC program and have just got our AOR.Our work permits expire in the next month so we need to apply for the OBWP.

What i cant seem to work out is how to do it for both me and my partner.
Do i fill in only one IMM5710 and then we both get bridging visa or do we both fill out one. When i try and do it online it asks very little about my partner and I am worried she wont get the visa. They tell me i should pay 2 fees but it only wants me to pay for 1. Normally I would think sweet but right now i would rather pay for 2 than mess it up.

Is it best to do it by mail and send in all our info and pay twice, or will this take longer than the online method

Any help would be much appreciated

 

[gladaki]

Hello there

I really hope somebody can help me, please!

So we have applied for residency under the CEC program and have just got our AOR.Our work permits expire in the next month so we need to apply for the OBWP.

What i cant seem to work out is how to do it for both me and my partner.
Do i fill in only one IMM5710 and then we both get bridging visa or do we both fill out one. When i try and do it online it asks very little about my partner and I am worried she wont get the visa. They tell me i should pay 2 fees but it only wants me to pay for 1. Normally I would think sweet but right now i would rather pay for 2 than mess it up.

Is it best to do it by mail and send in all our info and pay twice, or will this take longer than the online method

Any help would be much appreciated

First of all as far I remember u have to apply for BOWP atleast 4 months before ur expiry date.Now as u said u just got your BOWP, it will be better to call lawyer and ask for solution.
Lets c what people advise u here..?

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hello there

I really hope somebody can help me, please!

So we have applied for residency under the CEC program and have just got our AOR.Our work permits expire in the next month so we need to apply for the OBWP.

What i cant seem to work out is how to do it for both me and my partner.
Do i fill in only one IMM5710 and then we both get bridging visa or do we both fill out one. When i try and do it online it asks very little about my partner and I am worried she wont get the visa. They tell me i should pay 2 fees but it only wants me to pay for 1. Normally I would think sweet but right now i would rather pay for 2 than mess it up.

Is it best to do it by mail and send in all our info and pay twice, or will this take longer than the online method

Any help would be much appreciated

1. Only the principal applicant can apply for an BOWP. Read the following.

Spouse or Common-law Partner and Dependents

Certain conditions are required to be met by the holder of a Bridging WP, in order for their spouse to also be eligible for an open WP under R205(c)(ii).

In all cases the Bridging WP must be valid for longer than 6 months.

For spouses of Federal Skilled Worker Class applicants: the Bridging WP holder must be performing work which is at a level that falls within National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Levels 0, A or B.

For spouses of PNP applicants: the spouse is eligible for an open WP for the duration of the WP held by the principal PNP applicant, irrespective of the skill level of the principal PN applicant’s occupation.

For spouses of Federal Skilled Trades applicants: the Bridging WP holder must be performing work which is within one of the qualifying occupations in NOC Skill Level B.

For spouses of CEC applicants: there are no set preconditions to be met by the principal CEC applicant.

For Dependent children of a PR applicant in any of these Economic Classes, must obtain a LMO or have a LMO exemption based on their specific situation in order to apply for a WP.

Date Modified:
2013-09-19

So if you are applying for a BOWP, under CEC ,then your spouse should be apply for an open work permit, not a BOWP. It may not be issued, until your BOWP is issued.

 

[gladaki]

Hi


1. Only the principal applicant can apply for an BOWP. Read the following.

Spouse or Common-law Partner and Dependents

Certain conditions are required to be met by the holder of a Bridging WP, in order for their spouse to also be eligible for an open WP under R205(c)(ii).

In all cases the Bridging WP must be valid for longer than 6 months.

For spouses of Federal Skilled Worker Class applicants: the Bridging WP holder must be performing work which is at a level that falls within National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Levels 0, A or B.

For spouses of PNP applicants: the spouse is eligible for an open WP for the duration of the WP held by the principal PNP applicant, irrespective of the skill level of the principal PN applicant's occupation.

For spouses of Federal Skilled Trades applicants: the Bridging WP holder must be performing work which is within one of the qualifying occupations in NOC Skill Level B.

For spouses of CEC applicants: there are no set preconditions to be met by the principal CEC applicant.

For Dependent children of a PR applicant in any of these Economic Classes, must obtain a LMO or have a LMO exemption based on their specific situation in order to apply for a WP.

Date Modified:
2013-09-19

So if you are applying for a BOWP, under CEC ,then your spouse should be apply for an open work permit, not a BOWP. It may not be issued, until your BOWP is issued.

On this note please go through the link in my signature. It has all information for BOWP. And thanks to Toby