stage 1 approval and applying to OSAP

[parks18]

Hi, My husband was told ( by a lawyer) that he is eligible for self-employed status permanent residency due to his international work & stance as an artist although he is right at the age limit. I have reason to believe this lawyer, his background check shows he could be dependable. My question is could my son apply for OSAP in Ontario with stage 1 approval as he has received a number offers form Canadian universities? In that case, how long has the stage 1 approval taken recently? Thanks in advance and good luck to all those reading this post.

 

[Bs65]

So he is not yet a PR given OSAP is only available to PRs or citizens.

 

[bellaluna]

Yes, your son can only apply for OSAP after he becomes PR (signed COPR and landed in Canada at the very least), not any time during processing.