Family class or Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class

[lwhk]

I am going to apply for my spouse for permanent residence. While he is now living with me in Canada (using visitor status), he will leave in Jan 2020 due to expiry of visa. So should I apply under the "Family Class" or "Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class"?

Thx a lot for help.

 

[Qwertypod]

If you are married, you apply under regular spousal.

 

[lwhk]

Sorry, I don't get it. Does it mean "Family Class"? The reason I asked is because for the "Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class", it said my spouse has to stay in Canada throughout the application period. However, as the process could take 1 year's time and my husband could not stay in Canada for 1 year with his current passport. So he will definitely leave Canada within the 1 year's period.

 

[Qwertypod]

It'll be Family class Outland sponsorship, he will be able to continue the application from outside of Canada

 

[lwhk]

Thanks!

In addition, he would like to apply for the "Open Work Permit". In the fees section, does he need to pay for the "open work permit holder fee"?

 

[Qwertypod]

Thanks!

In addition, he would like to apply for the "Open Work Permit". In the fees section, does he need to pay for the "open work permit holder fee"?

Owps are only available to Inland applications. If you are going ahead with an inland application, yes he would have to pay for the holder fee.

 

[k.h.p.]

Thanks!

In addition, he would like to apply for the "Open Work Permit". In the fees section, does he need to pay for the "open work permit holder fee"?

He can only apply for the Open Work Permit as part of the "in Canada" class. He would then have implied status waiting on the OWP decision and would not need to leave Canada.

He would be required to pay $255 for the work permit fees.

 

[lwhk]

He can only apply for the Open Work Permit as part of the "in Canada" class. He would then have implied status waiting on the OWP decision and would not need to leave Canada.

He would be required to pay $255 for the work permit fees.

Thanks a lot for your explanation!

 

[lwhk]

1. If I am now in Canada and I would like to submit "inland application" and OWP application, do I have to apply for extension of stay/visa in Canada too?

2. If the OWP is approved, do I have to apply for extension of stay as well? Usually, how long does OWP last?

Thanks.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

1. If I am now in Canada and I would like to submit "inland application" and OWP application, do I have to apply for extension of stay/visa in Canada too?

2. If the OWP is approved, do I have to apply for extension of stay as well? Usually, how long does OWP last?

Thanks.

1. No.

2. No. 2 years.

 

[lwhk]

1. No.

2. No. 2 years.

1. What if the OWP is not yet issued before expiry of my visa? In this case, do I need to apply for extension?

2. Usually, how long does it take for OWP to approve?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

1. What if the OWP is not yet issued before expiry of my visa? In this case, do I need to apply for extension?

2. Usually, how long does it take for OWP to approve?

1. No. You will have Implied Status.

2. 4 months.

 

[lwhk]

Thanks for your swift response!

1. How is this OWP presented? Some additional paper to be sticked on my passport? or just a piece of cert?
2. Would there be any negative impact if I have to leave for a short term during the OWP application period?
3. Do I need a OWP if I start a business instead?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks for your swift response!

1. How is this OWP presented? Some additional paper to be sticked on my passport? or just a piece of cert?
2. Would there be any negative impact if I have to leave for a short term during the OWP application period?
3. Do I need a OWP if I start a business instead?

1. A permit is mailed out.

2. You are not advised to leave Canada during inland apps, as there is always the risk of being refused re-entry.

3. Yes. You cannot work at all in Canada as a visitor.

 

[lwhk]

Millions thanks!

I understand that if my sponsorship under family plan is approved, I can relocate my physical assets from homeland to Canada without import tax. Is it same for OWP case?