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PGWP and SOWP extension

darpan1041

Newbie
Jan 15, 2016
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Hello everyone
I need some advice on PGWP SOWP extension
My wife (student) is working in a dental lab since Sept 23, and has also completed her internship (last term of her studies) there. By April end she will get her completion certificate to proceed for application of PGWP.
The employment offer letter she got in September 2023 during joining, is that valid while applying for SOWP extension after she applies for PGWP?
Or she needs to ask for a new offer letter (after graduation) from employer.
And the PGWP application for spouse(me) would be applied from my account or her (student) account? As I am applying to renew my passport when she will be applying for SOWP that's why filing SOWP seperately.
 

alanlyra

Newbie
Apr 28, 2024
4
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You do not need a job offer or to be employed to apply for a PGWP. However, you do need to be employed to apply for your spouse's open work permit. The job can be any NOC. You must provide proof of employment and recent paystubs.

A lot of people have made that mistake. They apply for both PGWP and SOWP even if the main applicant doesn't have a job. The applications end in an approval of the PGWP and a denied SOWP, which then has to go through a status restoration process which means more time and money.
CAN I GET A PART-TIME JOB? OR IS IT ONLY ACCEPTABLE FULL-TIME JOBS? -I’m applying for the extension of my husband’s SOWP.
 

azeezdauda33

Full Member
Feb 17, 2024
23
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CAN I GET A PART-TIME JOB? OR IS IT ONLY ACCEPTABLE FULL-TIME JOBS? -I’m applying for the extension of my husband’s SOWP.
I have a valid offer and I am working ….my wife open work permit expires in 3 months time can I apply for the extension this month (may) or when is the best time to apply? Also she’s not in Canada yet she will be by next week I got her sowp while studying but I recently just finished my program ..so please advise
 

azeezdauda33

Full Member
Feb 17, 2024
23
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You do not need a job offer or to be employed to apply for a PGWP. However, you do need to be employed to apply for your spouse's open work permit. The job can be any NOC. You must provide proof of employment and recent paystubs.

A lot of people have made that mistake. They apply for both PGWP and SOWP even if the main applicant doesn't have a job. The applications end in an approval of the PGWP and a denied SOWP, which then has to go through a status restoration process which means more time and money.
I have a valid offer and I am working ….my wife open work permit expires in 3 months time can I apply for the extension this month (may) or when is the best time to apply? Also she’s not in Canada yet she will be by next week I got her sowp while studying but I recently just finished my program ..so please advise
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
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I have a valid offer and I am working ….my wife open work permit expires in 3 months time can I apply for the extension this month (may) or when is the best time to apply? Also she’s not in Canada yet she will be by next week I got her sowp while studying but I recently just finished my program ..so please advise
You have multiple posts going. Another post you just posted - My wife has completed her first program so she’s planning on doing her second program but I have an open work permit that will expire when her study permit expires by the end of July but am not in Canada yet which I will be tomorrow do I need to be worried at the point of entry ? Please I need an answer asap

So what is it?
 

azeezdauda33

Full Member
Feb 17, 2024
23
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You have multiple posts going. Another post you just posted - My wife has completed her first program so she’s planning on doing her second program but I have an open work permit that will expire when her study permit expires by the end of July but am not in Canada yet which I will be tomorrow do I need to be worried at the point of entry ? Please I need an answer asap

So what is it?
Yes I need an advise on this …
 

azeezdauda33

Full Member
Feb 17, 2024
23
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Typing error Sorry I meant to write husband was on study permit when my wife got her sowp but not in Canada yet but her sowp expires in 3 months she comes next week ..my concern is won’t there be any issue at the point of entry ?
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
45,028
9,582
Typing error Sorry I meant to write husband was on study permit when my wife got her sowp but not in Canada yet but her sowp expires in 3 months she comes next week ..my concern is won’t there be any issue at the point of entry ?
No issue at port of entry.
 

alanlyra

Newbie
Apr 28, 2024
4
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No one answered me and the user "azeezdauda33" just quoted my question with another question (?) Can anyone help me?

CAN I GET A PART-TIME JOB OFFER LETTER + 3 PAYSTUBS FOR MY PARTNER'S SOWP EXTENSION? OR IS IT ONLY ACCEPTABLE FULL-TIME JOBS?
 

AAA3

Newbie
May 13, 2024
1
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I want to apply for my PGWP and also extend my partner SOWP, can I used a fixed full time job offer to extend my partner permit. for instance summer job offer ( traffic/ transportation technician)
 
May 14, 2024
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I want to apply for PGWP but i am going to apply for SOWP extension after I got a job, so I will apply for my husband later. So what should I fill in the question that ask do you want to submit an application for a family member?
 

BennyE

Member
May 14, 2024
10
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You can apply for PGWP, but need a job with letter and paystubs to extend SOWP.
Does the job have to be full time? What if you are still employed in the company you worked with while on study permit, can you use their offer letter and add payslips?
 

Dhruv1707

Newbie
Jan 6, 2023
1
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Hi everyone I have one question
I am going to apply for my PGWP and I have full time job in little Caesars pizza. My spouse is already in Canada. She came to Canada while I was on study permit. Now we have to extend her SWOP so should I apply together PGWP and SWOP or I have to wait to get my PGWP and then apply for her extension?