FYI: Applying for work permit as a common-law partner(or spouse) of a foreign skilled worker
Mar 16th 2003, 10:57 am
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FYI: Applying for work permit as a common-law partner(or spouse) of a foreign skilled worker
This msg is for anyone interested in applying for a work permit as a
common-law partner or a spouse of a foreign skilled worker.
I'm in Canada with a study permit, and my common-law partner's in Canada
with a work permit that is valid for 1 year.
I wanted to get an open work permit so I applied within canada. (filed
change of stauts form) Many consultants told me that it would be denied
since i already have a work permit, but it was approved.
it took 10 days for them to process. (received march 3rd, and approved on
march 13th. -> vegreville)
As far as proving common-law relationship, i included a copy of joint lease,
joint bank statements, pictures from trips, a letter with timeline of our
relationship, emails to each other, etc.
It was kinda weird b/c CIC actually called my home phone number I wrote down
on the application and asked for my partner. I think she wanted to make sure
that we really live together. (i.e. my partner answers the phone when she
calls my number)
common-law partner or a spouse of a foreign skilled worker.
I'm in Canada with a study permit, and my common-law partner's in Canada
with a work permit that is valid for 1 year.
I wanted to get an open work permit so I applied within canada. (filed
change of stauts form) Many consultants told me that it would be denied
since i already have a work permit, but it was approved.
it took 10 days for them to process. (received march 3rd, and approved on
march 13th. -> vegreville)
As far as proving common-law relationship, i included a copy of joint lease,
joint bank statements, pictures from trips, a letter with timeline of our
relationship, emails to each other, etc.
It was kinda weird b/c CIC actually called my home phone number I wrote down
on the application and asked for my partner. I think she wanted to make sure
that we really live together. (i.e. my partner answers the phone when she
calls my number)
Mar 17th 2003, 12:16 am
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Re: FYI: Applying for work permit as a common-law partner(or spouse) of a foreign skilled worker
"Brian B." wrote in message news:...
> This msg is for anyone interested in applying for a work permit as a
> common-law partner or a spouse of a foreign skilled worker.
>
> I'm in Canada with a study permit, and my common-law partner's in Canada
> with a work permit that is valid for 1 year.
>
> I wanted to get an open work permit so I applied within canada. (filed
> change of stauts form) Many consultants told me that it would be denied
> since i already have a work permit, but it was approved.
>
> it took 10 days for them to process. (received march 3rd, and approved on
> march 13th. -> vegreville)
>
> As far as proving common-law relationship, i included a copy of joint lease,
> joint bank statements, pictures from trips, a letter with timeline of our
> relationship, emails to each other, etc.
>
> It was kinda weird b/c CIC actually called my home phone number I wrote down
> on the application and asked for my partner. I think she wanted to make sure
> that we really live together. (i.e. my partner answers the phone when she
> calls my number)
It would be interesting to know who told you that it was impossible. I
would have said that it was possible. The CIC does callin these cases
and I instruct my clients to put both names on the answering machine.
Jim metcalfe
> This msg is for anyone interested in applying for a work permit as a
> common-law partner or a spouse of a foreign skilled worker.
>
> I'm in Canada with a study permit, and my common-law partner's in Canada
> with a work permit that is valid for 1 year.
>
> I wanted to get an open work permit so I applied within canada. (filed
> change of stauts form) Many consultants told me that it would be denied
> since i already have a work permit, but it was approved.
>
> it took 10 days for them to process. (received march 3rd, and approved on
> march 13th. -> vegreville)
>
> As far as proving common-law relationship, i included a copy of joint lease,
> joint bank statements, pictures from trips, a letter with timeline of our
> relationship, emails to each other, etc.
>
> It was kinda weird b/c CIC actually called my home phone number I wrote down
> on the application and asked for my partner. I think she wanted to make sure
> that we really live together. (i.e. my partner answers the phone when she
> calls my number)
It would be interesting to know who told you that it was impossible. I
would have said that it was possible. The CIC does callin these cases
and I instruct my clients to put both names on the answering machine.
Jim metcalfe
