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Provincial Nominee Paper based PR file, applying for work permit

Ketan Sitapara

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Nov 23, 2016
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Surat, India
Category........
Visa Office......
Online
App. Filed.......
31-Aug-2017
Passport Req..
20-Sep-2017
VISA ISSUED...
20-Sep-2017
LANDED..........
24-Dec-2017
Hello,

I just received PNP (Manitoba) before a week ago and I couriered a paper file to CIC. Now, on first week of the April My work visa is going to expire.
I got to know that Paper Based application "file number" sometimes take months to come and I am sure I probably not eligible for Open work permit if I dont have a file number on hand before expiry date.
Me and my wife both working, Can I apply for work permit extension under my wife's name as her employer is ready to support for "offer of employment" and can I be a spouse applicant? That way I can get Open work permit and my spouse will get close work permit.

Please help me I am in dilemma, Is it compulsory to apply under my name as I was the principal applicant for Paper PR file or I can make my spouse a principal applicant for work visa extension?

Thank you