Application of PGWP and SOWP together.

[Alfaz]

Dear All,

I am in a bit confusion right now. I am in canada with SOWP and my wife has a status of student right now. My wife has recently completed her graduation and awaiting a transcript from her college. As per rules, she can not work fulltime unless she applies for her PGWP. She also has a skilled job offer but right now she is not working as we are waiting for her transcript and then application to her PGWP.

My question is, Once we receive the transcript from her college, can we apply PGWP and SOWP together? Ofcourse we do not have 3 paystub ready because she can't work right now but we can start working on the day of PGWP application. Both of ours visas are expiring on July 30,2018.

Awaiting your valuable input.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Dear All,

I am in a bit confusion right now. I am in canada with SOWP and my wife has a status of student right now. My wife has recently completed her graduation and awaiting a transcript from her college. As per rules, she can not work fulltime unless she applies for her PGWP. She also has a skilled job offer but right now she is not working as we are waiting for her transcript and then application to her PGWP.

My question is, Once we receive the transcript from her college, can we apply PGWP and SOWP together? Ofcourse we do not have 3 paystub ready because she can't work right now but we can start working on the day of PGWP application. Both of ours visas are expiring on July 30,2018.

Awaiting your valuable input.

You do not qualify for an OWP unless she is already working in a skilled position, hence the requirement for the payslips. Your app would be refused.

Note that she can work for 20 hours/week while waiting for her transcript. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/campus-work.html#off-campus

 

[TanuP]

What canuck said. Plus, you do not need the transcript. You can apply with an official letter from your school that states you've completed all your program requirements and are awaiting graduation. You can also include all the courses, credits and gpa in the letter.

 

[rohanvus]

What canuck said. Plus, you do not need the transcript. You can apply with an official letter from your school that states you've completed all your program requirements and are awaiting graduation. You can also include all

You do not qualify for an OWP unless she is already working in a skilled position, hence the requirement for the payslips. Your app would be refused.

Note that she can work for 20 hours/week while waiting for her transcript. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/campus-work.html#off-campus

In that case does spouse need to exit Canada ? What other option spouse have to continue to in status in the interim period ?

 

[rohanvus]

You do not qualify for an OWP unless she is already working in a skilled position, hence the requirement for the payslips. Your app would be refused.

Note that she can work for 20 hours/week while waiting for her transcript. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/campus-work.html#off-campus

In that case does spouse need to exit Canada ? What other option spouse have to continue to in status in the interim period ?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

In that case does spouse need to exit Canada ? What other option spouse have to continue to in status in the interim period ?

Apply to change status to visitor.

 

[rohanvus]

Apply to change status to visitor.

Thanks
But visitor visa is for 6 months - is that right ? After 6 months spouse has to exit if primary applicant still did not get the job in relevant NOC .. is my understanding correct ?

Another situation , if PR is in progress (and spouse is included in the PR application) , then visitor visa may longer be an option and unless PR is approved spouse cannot stay in Canada

Sorry for too many questions

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks
But visitor visa is for 6 months - is that right ? After 6 months spouse has to exit if primary applicant still did not get the job in relevant NOC .. is my understanding correct ?

Another situation , if PR is in progress (and spouse is included in the PR application) , then visitor visa may longer be an option and unless PR is approved spouse cannot stay in Canada

Sorry for too many questions

Visitor status can be extended.