Gowest

We are due to land on 24th June and I have a TWP and as I'm a skilled worker him indoors gets an open work permit. CIC says it takes a month to get an open work permit but he applied 6 weeks ago and his application still reads that they haven't made a decision yet. Anything we can do?

christmasoompa

You say you're due to land, so you've got PR?

Gowest

No. We land in Vancouver airport on 24th. We have applied for PR via provincial nomination by paper at their request so that will take ages. I have a TWP for up to 4 years.

christmasoompa

Ah, ok. 'Landing' is a specific term usually meaning when you land to activate PR, hence the confusion.

Is there a reason your wife isn't getting her SOWP at the airport when she arrives? If she's a UK citizen then that would be the easiest option.

Gowest

Hi. I was told by the folk from Vancouver island health authority that him indoors should apply online for his SOWP so that's what he did

Sorry for the confusion with the term. I just meant land as in the plane lands.

christmasoompa

He could have/can just apply when he arrives with you - TWP : Where to apply-Canada : British Expat Wiki

HTH.