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Pre-Arrival Letter from IRCC - Is it the Same as Approval in Principle?

cksdncksn

Full Member
Feb 8, 2023
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Hi everyone,

I recently received a pre-arrival letter from IRCC regarding my permanent residency application. I do not currently have valid status in Canada and have applied for permanent residency from inside Canada. I was wondering if this pre-arrival letter is the same as approval in principle, or if there is a difference between the two?

Additionally, I am wondering if it is possible to submit an application for an open work permit while waiting for my permanent residency to be finalized. I understand that I will need an AIP before I can apply for an open work permit. Has anyone had experience with this process, and if so, what was it like?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!