Which visa i should apply to get work permit for sure

[delion]

My wife would be travelling to pursue a 1 year course in Toronto later this year. I want to accompany her as well but not without a job. That is why I want to have a work permit so that I can support the expenses and repay the loans during our stay in Canada. We are planning to apply for the Visa together so that we can travel together and I can help her settle down once we reach there. However, I have heard that there's a meek chance of getting a work permit in my case and would ultimately end up applying for a visitor visa which would not allow me to be employed in Canada and would also be of a maximum 6 months. Presently I am employed in India in an IT firm and it would be a risk for me if I have to leave my current job and go on visitor visa. Can someone advise of a safest and best possible way in my case? Thanks.

 

[scylla]

When you apply for a work permit, show as much evidence as you can that you have strong ties to your home country and have no plans on remaining in Canada long term. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to guarantee an approval. It's possible both the Work Permit and TRV may be refused and your wife may have to travel to Canada alone to study.

Also note that being approved for a work permit in Canada doesn't necessarily mean you will find a job quickly or find a good job - so this is a big risk as well. You should assume it will be difficult to find a job in your field since you only have a short-term work permit.

 

[delion]

Thanks for the reply.

While applying for a student visa, there's an option in the form to mention that your spouse is accompanying you. Does that option means that I don't have to file TRV (visitor visa) separately? Would it be better to file both applications at the same time? In case I want to go for an open work permit; is there a separate application for that as well?