Extend my spousal Work Permit

[Hcarlost]

Hi,

I applied for a spousal work permit last year and I got an open Work Permit in July 2014 (my wife is taking a one year Post Graduate Certificate), so in a couple of months my wife is going to apply for her work permit and I got to extend my WP (expiry on July-2015) for one more year. Do you know guys what documents I have to send to extend it or the link to check all this information?.

Regards...

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi

You cannot simply extend your OWP at the same time. Your wife must obtain her PGWP and must have a NOC A, B or 0 job before you qualify to apply for an OWP.


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who.asp

Your spouse or common-law partner may be able to apply for an “open” work permit. This is a permit that will let them accept any job with any employer if:

You are

- approved to work in Canada for six months or longer,
- doing work in Canada that meets a minimum skill level (usually work for which you need at least a college diploma) and
- doing a job at Skill Level 0, A or B in the National Occupational Classification.

Note: If you have a post-graduation work permit, your spouse must attach a copy of your work permit to their application for an open work
permit, as well as a:

- letter from your current employer that confirms you work there, or a copy of your employment offer or contract, and
- copy of one of your pay slips.