From what I can see from the CIC site, the December 22, 2016 end date for the open work permit for spousal sponsorship has been lifted indefinitely. (They say: "If you are sponsoring your spouse or partner under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in-Canada Class, they may be eligible for an open work permit." and there is no longer any mention of an end date for the pilot program.) Is that the case, or is it advisable to plan to get our process submitted by December 22 (we arrive from Brazil December 10 and plan to apply from within Canada). We have been putting off applying from Brazil specifically because of the possibility of her applying for a work permit, despite the shorter wait times for external applications.
Also, is it advisable for her to wait till she arrives in Canada to get her medical exam done, or are would an exam done with a chartered doctor here in Brazil be recognised for in-Canada applications?
Also, is it advisable for her to wait till she arrives in Canada to get her medical exam done, or are would an exam done with a chartered doctor here in Brazil be recognised for in-Canada applications?