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The process was mostly the same as our initial one, which can be found on this link. We also had to wait for the new permits to be mailed out to us before going for renewal.
The only thing was we had to go back because our employment letters weren't up to par. To make sure you won't make the same mistake, here's the additional requirements given by Service Ontario for those renewing OHIP under OWP or Open Work Permit and PGWP or Post Graduate Work Permit:
The employment letter must be:
- Printed on the employer's company letterhead
- Must state that employer is working full-time
- Must include employee's current title or occupation
- Must state that the employee is working for an employer located in Ontario
- Must state position start date of full-time employment
- Must state that the employer will employ the employee for a minimum of six (6) months and/ or can state that the employee is permanent
- Must include employer's contact information
- Must have original or e-signature and dated by employer
- Original, and not a photocopy, scan or email.
- Not an offer or acceptance letter.
Since I wasn't able to change my employment letter, I submitted three latest paystubs as proof of my Ontario residency. This was accepted since I applied as Mr. A's dependent.
Initially, we went to Mississauga's Westdale Mall first but we forgot Mr. A's updated employment letter so we had to go back and get it. To not make the day a complete waste, we decided to go to a nearer location in Milton Mall (and less waiting time) and finished everything in less than 15 minutes.
Also, if you're still not PRs by the time your OHIP renewal comes around, don't be using the forms that Service Ontario sends by mail. You will be given new forms specifically for temporary residents once you get to Service Ontario. The guy at the Westdale reception was pretty uptight about this and got pretty snippy with me when I asked why.
