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  1. powereng1982

    Name different than passport.

    Write to mitacs and explain your situation. Provide evidences i.e academic documents and passport
  2. powereng1982

    Please help! Transition from PGWP to SOWP if spouse starts study

    PGWP holder then should apply for SOWP Can I hold 2 valid work permits at the same time? Yes, you can. https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1653&top=17
  3. powereng1982

    Please help! Transition from PGWP to SOWP if spouse starts study

    Where does it say "either of them can get SOWP"? For dependency, they have to provide necessary documentations i.e marriage certficates etc. As you said they had no dependents in previous applications, so there should be no issue with that Secondly for work permit, they both have active...
  4. powereng1982

    Please help! Transition from PGWP to SOWP if spouse starts study

    Actually I was replying to your above message. Why would it be neigher? They both are eligible for SOWP. Spouse of PGWP holder under C41 and spouse of study permit holder under C42
  5. powereng1982

    Please help! Transition from PGWP to SOWP if spouse starts study

    Spouses of PGWP holders qualify for open work permit under C41 https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/permit.html Spouses of study permit...
  6. powereng1982

    Name different than passport.

    What name is wrtten in your academic documents that you submitted to Mitacs? If it is only in the mitacs application, you can write to mitacs for a new admission letter wth the correct name
  7. powereng1982

    Please help! Transition from PGWP to SOWP if spouse starts study

    Is it prohibited to marry with people on study permit or PGWP?
  8. powereng1982

    Please help! Transition from PGWP to SOWP if spouse starts study

    In this case, both persons should be treated as Principal Foreign National
  9. powereng1982

    Please help! Transition from PGWP to SOWP if spouse starts study

    For my understading and knowledge, could you please tell me where did IRCC mention this "formerly on a study permit / PGWP) will not qualify for a SOWP"? The principal foreign national cannot obtain a spousal open work permit under the C41, C42, C47 or C49 administrative codes based on the...
  10. powereng1982

    Please help! Transition from PGWP to SOWP if spouse starts study

    While it is very tough to get the study permit approved for your spouse while you guys are stil staying in Canada. However, if approved, then yes, you shoud be able to live and continue working as per your plans. However, yes, you need to stop working in the duration between June 2024 and Sept...
  11. powereng1982

    Please help! Transition from PGWP to SOWP if spouse starts study

    Where does it say that once you are SOWP holder, you cannot become a student as principle applicant in future? I assume you have added "You will remain the principal foreign applicant for future applications " by yourself and not from IRCC It simply says that principle applicant (one with a...
  12. powereng1982

    Validated offer timeline in Quebec

    Its a sad to know. Yes you can apply or any PNP while you are in Quebec. However, best would be to move to the targeted province, start living, finding a job and then getting PNP would be much easier I believe. You shoud do a good research about all the PNP programs and choose the best that may...
  13. powereng1982

    Validated offer timeline in Quebec

    I remember this happened to me too. I called MIFI and they confirmed that VJO is is activated since the first day and is valid for 12 months. They suggested me to removed my personal individual number through asnwering NO to that question then save and exit. Now loggin again and add personal...
  14. powereng1982

    Validated offer timeline in Quebec

    You need to update your personal information in aarima profile. There is a question something "Do you have a personal number at MIFI", select yes. You have to use N* REF IND number (it starts with C and then have seven digits). Once you have added this, then you will be able to use VJO reference...
  15. powereng1982

    Validated offer timeline in Quebec

    Was it refused or just intension of refusal? In case of intension to refuse, please tell us what exactly visa officer has written. In case of refusal, they clearly write clause/immigration rule. They simpl;y cannot refuse/reject unless you dont have minimum qualifications. If it is an...
  16. powereng1982

    Opt-in for Valid Open Work Permit Holders

    I received email for my wife; she has an spousal open WP expiring in October 2023. She has received a new work permit now expiring in 2025
  17. powereng1982

    Opt-in for Valid Open Work Permit Holders

    Most funny thing was that a visa officer kept insisting me that I should call IRCC to get my answers. I replied that if you cannot answer me then why should I spend 1 hour to call, wait and then talk to someone who might have same or less knowledge then you.
  18. powereng1982

    Opt-in for Valid Open Work Permit Holders

    Totally agreed. Her responses were based on her own assumptions without any logical justification.
  19. powereng1982

    Opt-in for Valid Open Work Permit Holders

    I am pretty sure there is a serious confusion on this issue. I asked visa officer that because my wife's WP clearly has expiry date untill April 2025. Now if she is renewing her SIN number, for sure they will trust the official WP document and extend SIN untill April 2025. She laughed and...
  20. powereng1982

    Opt-in for Valid Open Work Permit Holders

    Besides us, visa officers are also waiting. She said she will write to IRCC to get more information. She even did not know how my wife got extension for 18 months despite main applicant WP is expiring in few months. I showed her Opt-in email that my wife received. I dont know how IRCC can...