How to apply an open permit in Canada under spouse sponsorship?

How to apply an open permit in Canada under spouse sponsorship?How to apply an open permit in Canada under spouse sponsorship?
first you MUST have the AIP letter - it actually does not mention the phrase ';approval in principle'; but it does say that you are now eligible to apply for an open work permit.


That is your authority to get the WP You must send a COPY of this letter with the WP application.





http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/fo鈥?/a>


PDF - this is the application form you use.





http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information鈥?/a>


guide on how to fill in the form - you MUST follow this as it has the address to send the application to. the address to send the first application to, is different from the address for WP renewal applications.





http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information鈥?/a>


Work permits for the first WP is taking 20 days to be processed.


Renewing the WP is now taking 90 days (3 months)





Ask for 12 months. There is a space on the forms that asks you how long you want. If your spouse has a good job, then you should be ok to get 12 months, otherwise you will get 6 months.