OWP query

[azizurrahman]

Hi there, My wife received a offer letter from a Canadian University. Now we are planing to apply visa togather, study permit for her and OWP for me. Is it necessary for me to take IELTS? I am a software Engg and I am working for a Canadian start up company for last 3 years remotely from my country. I have a contract paper where it is mentioned that I will work for them as an employee and it will expire after 2 years from now. I also have all the salary statements. Should I send these documents to visa office?
thank you

 

[canuck78]

You don't need IELTS. I wouldn't include the work contract. Unfortunately working abroad for a small Canadian company is a drawback for your wife's application. It will be viewed that your wife is coming to study as a way for you to come work for the company and then immigrate. That may be what you are doing. What is most important is to show that your wife is a true student and that her degree will allow for more career opportunities and that you can support yourselves while you are in Canada.

 

[canuck78]

Wanted add that you may need ielts for PR so you should look into how you plan to get PR as a family.