Temporary work permit and dependent children

[Leon]

Yes, he can apply on his own.   He does not have to apply at the same time as you.

[milleth082002]

 @ Leon  Thank you for replying to my inquiry. One more thing, I'm afraid that my husband's work permit will expire on August 14, 2012. Can I still apply for my son's open work permit on February 2012? As one of the requirement is the Father's work permit should be valid at least six months prior to application of dependent open work permit. Can he apply on February 2012 even my husband work permit would be six months on that time?

[Leon]

If he applies at least 6 mo. before your husbands work permit expires, he might be ok with it.

[milleth082002]

Thank you Leon, meaning my son need to apply on january 2012 because on Feb 2012 my husband work permit will on the six month already.

[Leon]

Yes, that is right.

[milleth082002]

 @  Leon thank you I will collate now all his documents and requirements.

[batchi]

Hello...can someone help me please...my husband has and lmo and contract but is under NOC level C. is there any option i might accompany him in going in canada...help me please what shall i do? thank you very much

[Leon]

Hello...can someone help me please...my husband has and lmo and contract but is under NOC level C. is there any option i might accompany him in going in canada...help me please what shall i do? thank you very much

On NOC C you can not get an open spousal work permit.  You could ask for a TRV and go as a visitor and see if you can get a contract and LMO too.  If you do, you can apply for a work permit too, if not, you will have to go home before your 6 months are up.

[batchi]

thanks...how can  I apply of TRV? sorry i don't have any idea...thanks again

[Leon]

TRV is just a regular visitor visa to Canada.  Just go to the embassy and tell them you want to apply.  That is of course only if you need a visa to visit.  If you are visa exempt, you can just go but you still can't work without a work permit though.

[denissed]

On NOC C you can not get an open spousal work permit.  You could ask for a TRV and go as a visitor and see if you can get a contract and LMO too.  If you do, you can apply for a work permit too, if not, you will have to go home before your 6 months are up.

I called the Canadian Embassy here in Manila and asked about SOWP. They said even if its under NOC C, one can still apply for SOWP. I also mentioned what I read at the website that  only those with NOC O, A and B are qualified for SOWP. I called 4x to clarify this and talked to different reps but they all gave me the same info.

[PMM]

Hi

I called the Canadian Embassy here in Manila and asked about SOWP. They said even if its under NOC C, one can still apply for SOWP. I also mentioned what I read at the website that  only those with NOC O, A and B are qualified for SOWP. I called 4x to clarify this and talked to different reps but they all gave me the same info.

They gave you the wrong answer.  http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/arriving.asp#spouse

Your spouse working in Canada

Spouses or common-law partners who want to work while in Canada must apply for their own work permit. Normally, they must meet the same requirements as you, including obtaining (if required) a labour market opinion from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

However, your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible to apply for an “open” work permit that will allow her or him to accept any job with any employer if:

    You are authorized to work in Canada for six months or longer and the work you are doing while you live in Canada meets a minimum skill level (usually work that would require at least a college diploma). Specifically, your job must be listed in Skill Level 0, A or B in the National Occupational Classification.

[lexie_nicole]

in this matter maybe she can apply for SOWP if she's under British Columbia in Canada because they accepted also to apply SOWP even if they are low skilled category...

[rjessome]

in this matter maybe she can apply for SOWP if she's under British Columbia in Canada because they accepted also to apply SOWP even if they are low skilled category...

Only if the spouse has been nominated in the BC Provincial Nominee Program.

[denissed]

Hi


They gave you the wrong answer.  http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/arriving.asp#spouse

Your spouse working in Canada

Spouses or common-law partners who want to work while in Canada must apply for their own work permit. Normally, they must meet the same requirements as you, including obtaining (if required) a labour market opinion from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

However, your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible to apply for an “open” work permit that will allow her or him to accept any job with any employer if:

    You are authorized to work in Canada for six months or longer and the work you are doing while you live in Canada meets a minimum skill level (usually work that would require at least a college diploma). Specifically, your job must be listed in Skill Level 0, A or B in the National Occupational Classification.

I know this already thats why I called 4x because I already read this before. I explained what I read  @  the website and they still gave me the same info....