Spousal Open Work Permit /PR

[canuck78]

Thanks again 21Goose, I will open new thread but if you can answer this last one.

Wife is same age as me , due to certain family/health issues I don't expect her to work.

I am on 90 K CAD per annum package and I think can afford 35 K CAD fees for MBA after using my savings and working 20 hrs a week to sustain self and family with 3 kids.

CEC not sure as my role in Canada ends by July end (1 yr and few days), will have to take call and act fast.

PNP ones need company support which is almost impossible to get.

Not sure if there are any more options in my context.

You won't get a permit for part-time of distant studies.

 

[scylla]

My second question was that if I can explore roles (not sure if LMIA would play role) and switch on closed WP.

Further based on offer and willingness of future employer can apply for PNP like BC PNP and get enough points for PR.

Else I see end of road for Canadian Dream.

Yes - you can explore roles. Yes - your new employer will need to obtain an approved LMIA if you want to switch to a new closed work permit.

 

[scylla]

I was thinking if can do distant / part time Executive MBA and get Open Work Permit for 3 years ?

No - this won't work. Your studies need to be full time in order for you to qualify for a PGWP once your studies are done.

 

[martinmatthew]

Few questions :

1. If wife goes for Study then based on her Study permit what is the duration of Open Work Permit awarded to me ? Is it course duration or any fixed duration?
2. Any impact on Open Work Permit processing further to progress/outcome of her studies ? What if she is unsuccessful ?
3. Does distance learning course eligible for initiating Spousal Open Work Permit ?
4. Once Open Work Permit is awarded how much can it be extended ? Or Based on Open Work Permit one can apply for PR ?
5. Any high level view on typical minimum duration of course , IELTS band required and cost involved ? Any course with CELPIP G as English requirement consideration ?

 

[martinmatthew]

Any views ?