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Timeline for Open Work Permit

DeanoC91

Star Member
Jul 7, 2016
54
0
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07/12/2016
AOR Received.
09/01/2017
Med's Done....
25-11-16
Hey guys,

Just about to send of my OWP application and my WHV expires in June. How long does it take to get the OWP ? Can people share their timeline.

Thanks
 

FlyingTaurus

Full Member
Feb 7, 2017
20
16
I received my open work permit in my mailbox exactly in 4 months, I applied on September 12th of 2016 and received my OWP in my hand on the 12th of January. Most applicants pay $155 instead of $255 since the open work permit holder fee needs to be payed too. I hope you receive yours earlier,Godspeed.
 

DeanoC91

Star Member
Jul 7, 2016
54
0
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07/12/2016
AOR Received.
09/01/2017
Med's Done....
25-11-16
What a address did you send it to ? I'm a bit confused as to which address I should send it too
 

Maina4576

Star Member
Jan 2, 2017
185
34
Toronto
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Missisauga
App. Filed.......
19-12-2016
Doc's Request.
Nothing requested
AOR Received.
11-01-2017 / 19-01-2017
Med's Done....
Upfront 3-12-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Present it on day of appointment
LANDED..........
6-6-2017
Average time for worm permit for 2016 was between 3 months and a half and 4 months. This year so far is 4 months and a week...
 

simpsol22

Hero Member
Feb 11, 2015
906
77
South Surrey, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Landing: Surrey
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-12-2015
Doc's Request.
17-06-2016
AOR Received.
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
04-06-2016
LANDED..........
13-02-2017
DeanoC91 said:
What a address did you send it to ? I'm a bit confused as to which address I should send it too
Is it for a inland Spousal Sponsorship Open Work Permit?
 

FlyingTaurus

Full Member
Feb 7, 2017
20
16
DeanoC91 said:
What a address did you send it to ? I'm a bit confused as to which address I should send it too


I send my OWP application along with my inland spousal application to CPC Mississauga, PO BOX 5040, station B, Mississauga, ON L5A3A4
 

DeanoC91

Star Member
Jul 7, 2016
54
0
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07/12/2016
AOR Received.
09/01/2017
Med's Done....
25-11-16
Yes, it's for Inland Spousal Sponsorship Work Permit. I didn't send mine with my PR application. so I'm sending it to:

CPC Vegreville
Work Permit
6212-55th Avenue – Unit 555
Vegreville, AB
T9C 1X6
Note: For new employer applications only
 

simpsol22

Hero Member
Feb 11, 2015
906
77
South Surrey, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Landing: Surrey
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-12-2015
Doc's Request.
17-06-2016
AOR Received.
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
04-06-2016
LANDED..........
13-02-2017
DeanoC91 said:
Yes, it's for Inland Spousal Sponsorship Work Permit. I didn't send mine with my PR application. so I'm sending it to:

CPC Vegreville
Work Permit
6212-55th Avenue – Unit 555
Vegreville, AB
T9C 1X6
Note: For new employer applications only
Yep that's the one
 

Flutterby1

Full Member
Jan 4, 2017
24
4
I sent my OWP application with spousal sponsorship application to Mississauga. Just sent it today and only have a month left of my IEC, do I need to go on visitor status from when my IEC expires until I receive OWP? And I didn't pay the fee for temporary resident status with the OWP, think I paid 255. Did I do the right thing?? I'm doubting myself now!
 

Jeffuk88

Hero Member
Jan 22, 2017
298
44
Ottawa
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
OTTAWA
App. Filed.......
29-06-2017
Doc's Request.
26-06-2017
AOR Received.
26-06-2017
You definitely need to go on visitor status since you won't get your OWP in time... I'd apply to change your status ASAP to be safe but 1 more hours is enough time to have it done so don't freak out.
 

DeanoC91

Star Member
Jul 7, 2016
54
0
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07/12/2016
AOR Received.
09/01/2017
Med's Done....
25-11-16
When I applied for my OWP i just paid the OWP holder fee? Do I have to pay something else? God I can't wait for all this to be over :D
 

simpsol22

Hero Member
Feb 11, 2015
906
77
South Surrey, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Landing: Surrey
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-12-2015
Doc's Request.
17-06-2016
AOR Received.
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
04-06-2016
LANDED..........
13-02-2017
DeanoC91 said:
When I applied for my OWP i just paid the OWP holder fee? Do I have to pay something else? God I can't wait for all this to be over :D
You needed to pay 255. Owp holder fee and the work permit fee. If you didn't pay in full, they'll return your app....or take fees from your RPRF if paid upfront.
 

mrezanejad

Full Member
Nov 8, 2017
27
16
Hi,

Can I ask how long it took for you to get the OWP from CPC Vegreville


Yes, it's for Inland Spousal Sponsorship Work Permit. I didn't send mine with my PR application. so I'm sending it to:

CPC Vegreville
Work Permit
6212-55th Avenue – Unit 555
Vegreville, AB
T9C 1X6
Note: For new employer applications only
 

Aali_1603

Full Member
Jul 10, 2018
44
0
Can the outland spousal sponsorship can apply for OWP? and is it compulsory that we have sponsor letter from any company or organization?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,538
20,358
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Can the outland spousal sponsorship can apply for OWP? and is it compulsory that we have sponsor letter from any company or organization?
No - an outland applicant cannot apply for an OWP. Only inland applications qualify for an OWP.
 
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