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fq786

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Jun 9, 2021
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Hello members,

I am thinking of applying for my SOWP. My husband is on PGWP in Canada but his work permit is expiring on Jan 2024.
I am wondering if i apply for SOWP and since it will take some time, will it also expire on Jan 2024 or is there a possibility that it would be issued for more time than him?

Has anyone gone through a similar situation and can help? Would really appreciate it.
Thank you
 
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Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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fq786 said:
Hello members,

I am thinking of applying for my SOWP. My husband is on PGWP in Canada but his work permit is expiring on Jan 2024.
I am wondering if i apply for SOWP and since it will take some time, will it also expire on Jan 2024 or is there a possibility that it would be issued for more time than him?

Has anyone gone through a similar situation and can help? Would really appreciate it.
Thank you
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Are you in Canada? Where are you applying from? Does he have a skilled job?
Your permit expires at same time? You cannot extend a PGWP. So he or you need LMIA with closed work permit to work or ITA for PR. And the AOR.
 
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fq786

Hero Member
Jun 9, 2021
410
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Naturgrl said:
Are you in Canada? Where are you applying from? Does he have a skilled job?
Your permit expires at same time? You cannot extend a PGWP. So he or you need LMIA with closed work permit to work or ITA for PR. And the AOR.
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No, i am back home in Pakistan and thinking of applying for SOWP or TRV (still contemplating on the best option) from there. He works as a software engineer on PGWP. His permit expires Jan 2024. My question is, since his PGWP expires on Jan 2024 and if i apply for SOWP and once approved, would it also expires on Jan 2024 or is it possible that it could expire at a later date than his? Whats the best way forward for me and whats the best option ?

Thank you
 
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Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
47,558
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fq786 said:
No, i am back home in Pakistan and thinking of applying for SOWP or TRV (still contemplating on the best option) from there. He works as a software engineer on PGWP. His permit expires Jan 2024. My question is, since his PGWP expires on Jan 2024 and if i apply for SOWP and once approved, would it also expires on Jan 2024 or is it possible that it could expire at a later date than his? Whats the best way forward for me and whats the best option ?

Thank you
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You get a SOWP for the length of his PGWP, so no you will not get a SWOP longer than January 2024. Processing for a SOWP is about 60 weeks.

TRV, you need to show ties to home country, funds, travel history etc. Processing is about 263 days.
 
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