SOWP extension

[STJ92]

Hi,

I’m currently in Canada under PGWP and working as a Software Engineer for a foreign company on remote basis. Is it possible for a PGWP holder to apply for their spouse's Open Work Permit (SOWP) extension using a job offer and pay slips from a foreign company where they are employed?

Thanks.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi,

I’m currently in Canada under PGWP and working as a Software Engineer for a foreign company on remote basis. Is it possible for a PGWP holder to apply for their spouse's Open Work Permit (SOWP) extension using a job offer and pay slips from a foreign company where they are employed?

Thanks.

No. You show Canadian employment, job letter and payslips.

 

[STJ92]

No. You show Canadian employment, job letter and payslips.

Ok. Thanks for the reply. Please let me know if you know any official sources where I can find more information on this.

 

[YVR123]

Ok. Thanks for the reply. Please let me know if you know any official sources where I can find more information on this.

Why would you work in Canada for a foreign company? You could have done that in your home country. And so you could have joined your spouse back home.

 

[YVR123]

Open work permits for family members of work permit holders: How to apply - Canada.ca

Search and click to expend " Proof that the principal applicant is or will be working in an occupation in TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupation Classification system "

For most open work permit holders, such as those under the PGWP program or International Experience Canada, the proof should be a letter from the principal foreign worker’s current employer that shows

• their employment details
• their occupation
• a description of their duties
• the NOC or TEER category their job is classified under or a copy of the letter of offer of employment

Do you think IRCC wants a letter from your foreign employer?