How to get Work Permit for spouse when applying for BOWP

[FranD]

Hi,

I just posted this same message on someone else's post, as I couldn't work out how to start a new one until just now.....so sorry if I'm annoying people by messing up the forum system!

Just desperately need some advice and couldn't work out how to create a new thread instead of replying!
My husband is the principal applicant and is trying to apply for a BOWP, as his work permit expires on 6th June. We have spent the evening struggling through various bits of conflicting info on the CIC website, then came across this forum and want to thank everyone for all their helpful advice to other people, as it has made things a lot clearer for us!

Could someone please explain how I go about renewing my work permit? It was granted when my husband got PNP status and is an open work permit....but also expires on 6th June, when his does. Can I submit an application at the same time as his BOWP application and submit them together or do I have to apply separately? My concern is that if I apply separately I will have to wait a few months until his is granted, before I can apply. How can we link them together to avoid delays and periods of unemployment for me?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

 

[Gregor.Samsa]

If your husband is currently working on a NOC B, A or 0 job you can apply for SOWP.

Best way is to apply simultaneously, online you will be requested to fill out an authorization form.

You both need a good Explanation letter telling CIC about your husband job and asking for BOWP for him and SOWP for you.

Add to the letter all supports documents like:
- Employer Reference letter (job position, NOC, duties description matching NOC, hours weekly, dates, Salary. ..)
- Both of you previous Permits.
- Marriage certificate (translations)
- Any other document with both of your names: apartment lease, car registration, insurance, bank accounts. ..
- Anything else supporting your husband BOWP.


Under which grounds your husband is applying for BOWP?