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cdhello1

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Jul 14, 2016
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Hello all,

My spouse has a closed work permit and is currently working in Canada. I'm a permanent resident in Canada and sponsering my spouse for PR. There is an option to include a open work permit application in the PR application, I was wondering is it possible to do it since she already has a closed work permit ?

Will it have any effect on the current closed work permit ? How will the switch from closed to open work permit take place? What are the things to be considered ?

Looking forward for your thoughts and comments !

Thanks
 
cdhello1 said:
Hello all,

My spouse has a closed work permit and is currently working in Canada. I'm a permanent resident in Canada and sponsering my spouse for PR. There is an option to include a open work permit application in the PR application, I was wondering is it possible to do it since she already has a closed work permit ?

Will it have any effect on the current closed work permit ? How will the switch from closed to open work permit take place? What are the things to be considered ?

Looking forward for your thoughts and comments !

Thanks
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Yes, she can apply for the OWP.

The closed work permit would be cancelled.

IRCC approves it and mails out her new permit.
 
canuck_in_uk said:
Yes, she can apply for the OWP.

The closed work permit would be cancelled.

IRCC approves it and mails out her new permit.
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On the "Application to change conditions, extend stay or remain in Canada as a worker", what option should be chosen for the change from a CWP to OWP? I'm in the same position about to apply for spousal sponsorship through my Canadian Wife.

TIA
 
baka123 said:
On the "Application to change conditions, extend stay or remain in Canada as a worker", what option should be chosen for the change from a CWP to OWP? I'm in the same position about to apply for spousal sponsorship through my Canadian Wife.

TIA
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There is no change option you have to apply for an OWP. There is a large backlog so anticipate that it may take 5+ months to get the OWP.
 
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