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Query On Open Work Permit

AishB

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Sep 29, 2020
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13-02-2021
Passport Req..
30-08-2022
My PR is under process - FSW Outland and I recently sent the request to add my spouse to the PR application post marriage - acknowledged by IRCC
Is my spouse eligible to apply for Open Work Permit (Outside Canada) considering he is yet to be added to the application.
He has done his ECA and IELTS General along with the valid PCC.

Any advice on this will be helpful.

Tagging @Naturgrl @scylla
 
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scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
My PR is under process - FSW Outland and I recently sent the request to add my spouse to the PR application post marriage - acknowledged by IRCC
Is my spouse eligible to apply for Open Work Permit (Outside Canada) considering he is yet to be added to the application.
He has done his ECA and IELTS General along with the valid PCC.

Any advice on this will be helpful.

Tagging @Naturgrl @scylla
What is your status in Canada? Are you working on a work permit in Canada under a NOC A, B or 0 role?
 

AishB

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Sep 29, 2020
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AOR Received.
13-02-2021
Passport Req..
30-08-2022
What is your status in Canada? Are you working on a work permit in Canada under a NOC A, B or 0 role?
I am not in Canada.
However on the website it says under who is eligible to apply: " are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence "
It does not specify if the applicant has to be in Canada.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,538
20,358
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
I am not in Canada.
However on the website it says under who is eligible to apply: " are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence "
It does not specify if the applicant has to be in Canada.
There are additional requirements to qualify for an OWP as a dependent of someone who has applied for PR.

An OWP would only be possible for your spouse if you were in Canada working now in a NOC A, B or 0 role.
 

AishB

Hero Member
Sep 29, 2020
925
279
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
NDVO
AOR Received.
13-02-2021
Passport Req..
30-08-2022
There are additional requirements to qualify for an OWP as a dependent of someone who has applied for PR.

An OWP would only be possible for your spouse if you were in Canada working now in a NOC A, B or 0 role.
So the additional requirement is for the primary applicant to be working in Canada ?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,538
20,358
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
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