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mlk25

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I applied for open work permit in Canada (Iranian policy) with tourist visa (male 40 years old). It took about 4 month and passed the average waiting time but no answer. We contacted through webform but we didn't get clear response. two questions:

1- My visitor visa is 6 months, can I stay longer if I don't get the open work permit result?
2- As it is hard to stay with tourist visa as a family and not be able to work, is there any way to understand how long it can take? or trigger it in a way?

I know it usually takes much longer for men in this process, but I have seen many men for result within 3 months.

/ML
 
I applied for open work permit in Canada (Iranian policy) with tourist visa (male 40 years old). It took about 4 month and passed the average waiting time but no answer. We contacted through webform but we didn't get clear response. two questions:

1- My visitor visa is 6 months, can I stay longer if I don't get the open work permit result?
2- As it is hard to stay with tourist visa as a family and not be able to work, is there any way to understand how long it can take? or trigger it in a way?

I know it usually takes much longer for men in this process, but I have seen many men for result within 3 months.

/ML
1. Extend stay as visitor.
2. No one can tell you how long it will take. Call IRCC or raise a webform.
 
1. Extend stay as visitor.
2. No one can tell you how long it will take. Call IRCC or raise a webform.

Webform answer sounds like a template "we are processing". Is there any smart questions that I can ask and give me info .. do I have any case office? which step is it hanging?
 
Webform answer sounds like a template "we are processing". Is there any smart questions that I can ask and give me info .. do I have any case office? which step is it hanging?

You won't get that info from a web form response. You'll only get generic responses. If you want more info, try ordering GCMS notes.
 
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You won't get that info from a web form response. You'll only get generic responses. If you want more info, try ordering GCMS notes.
Thanks, I was never heard of that.
Might it have any negative impact on my application?
 
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I applied for open work permit in Canada (Iranian policy) with tourist visa (male 40 years old). It took about 4 month and passed the average waiting time but no answer. We contacted through webform but we didn't get clear response. two questions:

1- My visitor visa is 6 months, can I stay longer if I don't get the open work permit result?
2- As it is hard to stay with tourist visa as a family and not be able to work, is there any way to understand how long it can take? or trigger it in a way?

I know it usually takes much longer for men in this process, but I have seen many men for result within 3 months.

/ML

This was one of the requirements


“prove that you have enough money to pay for
  • living expenses for you and the family members who came with you to Canada”
 
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