Common Law Visa Question. PLEASE HELP
Hello lovelies,
I was hoping someone could help me. I'm a bit confused about the common law visa. I am Canadian and my partner of 4 years is English, we have plans to move back to Canada ASAP, but I was wondering if anyone knew if he will be able to work as soon as he arrives in Canada or is their another type of paperwork he will need to work? Please help!! Thanks so much :) Sarah |
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Re: Common Law Visa Question. PLEASE HELP
Once he lands as a PR he will be able to work. If you apply outland, he will not be able to work during the process (unless he has another kind of work permit). If you apply inland (which you can only do if you live together in Canada), he can apply for a work permit at the same time as filing the application.
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Re: Common Law Visa Question. PLEASE HELP
Originally Posted by Vulcanoid
(Post 12311801)
Once he lands as a PR he will be able to work. If you apply outland, he will not be able to work during the process (unless he has another kind of work permit). If you apply inland (which you can only do if you live together in Canada), he can apply for a work permit at the same time as filing the application.
Thank you! So if we apply under the common law visa while we are both still In the U.K. He won't need to apply for the work Visa until we arrive in Canada? Would you recommend applying for it before hand though and then just actually moving once he has the work permit In hand? Any info on helpful :) Thanks again!! |
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Originally Posted by SarahJaneO
(Post 12311898)
Thank you! So if we apply under the common law visa while we are both still
In the U.K. He won't need to apply for the work Visa until we arrive in Canada? Would you recommend applying for it before hand though and then just actually moving once he has the work permit In hand? Any info on helpful :) Thanks again!! Spousal Sponsorship-Canada : British Expat Wiki Spousal Sponsorship-Canada/FAQ - New Application Forms : British Expat Wiki First you need to decide if you are going to apply Inland or Outland - there are pro's and con's to each. You can apply for Outland now, but you cannot apply for Inland until / unless you are in Canada. If you apply Outland, you can move to Canada under 'dual intent' (see one of the links above), so your boyfriend can stay with you as a visitor (although he will NOT be able to work until final approval). If you apply outland, you do not apply separately for a work permit, that is automatic once you are approved and have a CoPR. For outland approval timescales, please refer to the spreadsheet in my signature line below, these are real life cases. But generally, plan on 'beginning to end' timescales of a minimum of 6 months and a likely (but not guaranteed) maximum of 12 months. To apply for any form of spousal sponsorship, you must have lived together (and be able to prove it) for at least 12 months continuously, without break. |
Re: Common Law Visa Question. PLEASE HELP
Another note on inland... you can't apply until your boyfriend is physically IN Canada. The work permit takes about 4 months to come through.
There is also no guarantee your boyfriend will be let into Canada, especially if you say that your plan is to stay permanently. There have been cases of people being refused entry in this case. So consider carefully whether to apply inland vs outland, and what your timescales look like. |
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