Hi, I have a question about applying for an Open Work Permit.
A quick run through of my situation. My wife is a Canadian citizen who resides in Canada. I am an American who currently resides in the U.S. (both moved back to our homes after living abroad). I am applying for a spousal visa and the check list reccomends applying for an Open Work Permit. I have spoken to immigration in Canada and have gotten some confusing answers about how to apply for an OWP.
Do I need to be INSIDE Canada in order to apply for an OWP?
The people at the Canadian Immigration offices have told me that I need to be in Canada on a visitor's visa in order to apply for this. As this can take a few months if I apply in Canada, I am worried about how to make ends meet till I get approved for the OWP. Is this information correct? The 1295e form is titled Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada and they even have the option to choose an Open Work permit in the Type of Permit section. I am confused.
So, again, can I apply for an Open Work Permit from outside of Canada while applying for my spousal visa?
Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
A quick run through of my situation. My wife is a Canadian citizen who resides in Canada. I am an American who currently resides in the U.S. (both moved back to our homes after living abroad). I am applying for a spousal visa and the check list reccomends applying for an Open Work Permit. I have spoken to immigration in Canada and have gotten some confusing answers about how to apply for an OWP.
Do I need to be INSIDE Canada in order to apply for an OWP?
The people at the Canadian Immigration offices have told me that I need to be in Canada on a visitor's visa in order to apply for this. As this can take a few months if I apply in Canada, I am worried about how to make ends meet till I get approved for the OWP. Is this information correct? The 1295e form is titled Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada and they even have the option to choose an Open Work permit in the Type of Permit section. I am confused.
So, again, can I apply for an Open Work Permit from outside of Canada while applying for my spousal visa?
Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.