CLARIFICATION NEEDED FOR MY SPOUSE CASE

[Khatri_don]

Dear Members,
Greetings,

I am applying for a Canadian Study Permit from Nepal for a Master of Computer Science program at the University of Windsor. The program duration is 16 months. I plan to apply together with my spouse as a dependent.

However, I understand that under current IRCC regulations, spouses may be eligible for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) only if the international student is enrolled in certain eligible programs. I have also come across information suggesting that a program of at least two years may be required when applying together.

Could you please clarify the following:

1. As the student, I will apply for a Study Permit. Can I simply include my spouse as a dependent in my application, and will both of us be assessed together for visas?
2. Or does my spouse need to submit a separate application for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)?
3. Given that my Master's program is 16 months in duration, would my spouse be eligible to apply for a SOWP at the same time as my Study Permit application?

I would appreciate your guidance on the correct application process for my situation.

 

[Naturgrl]

1. Yes
2. No
3. Yes with $28k cash plus tuition. Her SOWP is not guaranteed, and with the job market she may not even find a job. You need to justify costs of taking the program with career progression and higher pay when you return to Nepal.