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Can I apply for a work permit while my permanent resident application is being processed?

Labutesarove

Newbie
May 10, 2018
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0
Hi!

I have applied for a Conjugal Partner Sponsorship Application, in April 2018. Since then I have done the medical exam, and I passed it.
I'm currently living in Europe, and I would like to know if I can apply for a work permit while my permanent resident application is being processed?

Thanks for your time!
 

simpsol22

Hero Member
Feb 11, 2015
906
77
South Surrey, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Landing: Surrey
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-12-2015
Doc's Request.
17-06-2016
AOR Received.
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
04-06-2016
LANDED..........
13-02-2017
The spousal open work permit is not available for outland applicants. It's only available for those who applied via the in-canada class stream.

You'd need to find another way to obtain a work permit, such as via an employer who has exhausted their search for a Canadian and can apply for a LMIA to hire you.