Hi can you help me with how you went about this? My spouse just got refusal as well l. Please help
Open work permit refused (inland)
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Hello, can someone please advise me on what to do?
So my husband has an open work permit which is valid till November 30th 2023. On June 22, 2023, we submitted a new work permit extension application under the new OWP extension public policy as he could not link his application to the GCkey to receive the automatic opt in option. From all indications he qualifies for this new policy even as a spouse of an international student. However on October 20th yesterday, we received refusal stating that he was refused based on the fact that his wife does not have a valid job in NOc O,A,B. This application was not submitted based on spouse work conditions but on the new policy that was announced in June this year.
We provided this information as a supporting document and explained clearly to the officer but still received a refusal. What can we do now? Can we re-apply because the policy is still active till December 2023. Please help with any advice or suggestions
So my husband has an open work permit which is valid till November 30th 2023. On June 22, 2023, we submitted a new work permit extension application under the new OWP extension public policy as he could not link his application to the GCkey to receive the automatic opt in option. From all indications he qualifies for this new policy even as a spouse of an international student. However on October 20th yesterday, we received refusal stating that he was refused based on the fact that his wife does not have a valid job in NOc O,A,B. This application was not submitted based on spouse work conditions but on the new policy that was announced in June this year.
We provided this information as a supporting document and explained clearly to the officer but still received a refusal. What can we do now? Can we re-apply because the policy is still active till December 2023. Please help with any advice or suggestions
Hello, here is my situation. Applied for my open work permit along with my wife's PGWP and received the following reply:
[X] After considering all the circumstances of your case, it has been determined that you are not a person whose employment will create or maintain significant employment, benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
You have not provided sufficient evidence to prove that your spouse is employed in an occupation that falls within the TEER 0,1,2,3,4 or 5. You may be eligible to re-apply for a work permit if you are able to provide proof that your spouse is a skilled worker in Canada, which may include a letter from your spouse’s employer, stating his/her job title, duties, and salary. If you cannot prove that your spouse is in a skilled occupation, your application for a work permit cannot be approved without a Labour Market Impact Assessment from Employment and Social Development Canada.
I am a little surprised to see that my refusal came first even before my wife's PGWP decision. She is working full time as a registered ECE. What to do in this situation?
Thanks,
[X] After considering all the circumstances of your case, it has been determined that you are not a person whose employment will create or maintain significant employment, benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
You have not provided sufficient evidence to prove that your spouse is employed in an occupation that falls within the TEER 0,1,2,3,4 or 5. You may be eligible to re-apply for a work permit if you are able to provide proof that your spouse is a skilled worker in Canada, which may include a letter from your spouse’s employer, stating his/her job title, duties, and salary. If you cannot prove that your spouse is in a skilled occupation, your application for a work permit cannot be approved without a Labour Market Impact Assessment from Employment and Social Development Canada.
I am a little surprised to see that my refusal came first even before my wife's PGWP decision. She is working full time as a registered ECE. What to do in this situation?
Thanks,
At that time, my wife didn't have the job. She found one after getting her implied status. So, there was no way we could have attached those documents. What I understand now is that I will have to reapply. But here's another question: do i get implied status after re-applying because I was working for an employer and now I need to stop unless I get my implied status. Does that Implied status grant me to restart working for my employer? Thx
No. my work permit was expired in July, and before that I got implied status valid until end of Sep (or the decision from CIC) which came yesterday.
You cannot work as your work permit is no longer valid and your SOWP was refused. You are no longer on implied status with refusal. You need to change your status to visitor as you are now out of status. So quit your job today and stop working.
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You are out of status and have to stop working. You'll need to apply to restore your status and will be able to start working again once you hold a valid work permit again. You will not have implied status while you wait. You are out of status.
She needs to get a medical done and then apply to change the conditions on the work permit.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/extend.html
many of her friends didn't go for medical and still got PGWP stating no conditions.. how to do medical or any specific requirements.. thanks for the help
I'm surprised to hear that about her friends. This is a normal condition on work permits that has to be specifically removed.
Read through this for more information and next steps: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-temporary-residents.html
Thanks, i read the info and it says the following (for medical exam)
If you plan to stay for more than 6 months
You need a medical exam if at least one of these applies to you:
- You have lived in or travelled to one or more of these countries or territories for 6 months or more in a row in the year before you come to Canada.
- You’ll come to Canada to work in a job in which public health must be protected.
- You’re applying for a parent and grandparent super visa.
She has been here since last Sep 2022 and never left. So she doesn't require medical exam.. anyway.. thanks for your help