Need help in SOWP application process

[mayursinh092]

Hello everyone,

I need suggestions regarding this matter. Please guide me, as your guidance is very important to us. My girlfriend and I came to Canada on study permits. We got married in Ontario in February 2024. She has a three-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (which will expire on October 18, 2026), and I have a one-year work permit (which will expire on January 22, 2025). She is working full-time in the healthcare profession, and I am working full-time as a restaurant supervisor.
To remain in Canada, we are planning to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) for myself.

(1) How should I apply for the SOWP? Would it be beneficial to use an immigration agent's services?
(2) Who should be the primary applicant? Should the application be processed using her GCKey account or mine?
(3) Since we both have full-time jobs in Canada under Tier 2, how much proof of funds is required?
(4) Do I need to provide documents such as a joint bank account, rental agreement, photos, chat conversations, or an explanation letter about our past life to support my application?

Thank you for your help.

 

[canuck78]

Hello everyone,

I need suggestions regarding this matter. Please guide me, as your guidance is very important to us. My girlfriend and I came to Canada on study permits. We got married in Ontario in February 2024. She has a three-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (which will expire on October 18, 2026), and I have a one-year work permit (which will expire on January 22, 2025). She is working full-time in the healthcare profession, and I am working full-time as a restaurant supervisor.
To remain in Canada, we are planning to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) for myself.

(1) How should I apply for the SOWP? Would it be beneficial to use an immigration agent's services?
(2) Who should be the primary applicant? Should the application be processed using her GCKey account or mine?
(3) Since we both have full-time jobs in Canada under Tier 2, how much proof of funds is required?
(4) Do I need to provide documents such as a joint bank account, rental agreement, photos, chat conversations, or an explanation letter about our past life to support my application?

Thank you for your help.

1. No need you can apply on your own. Would suggest applying soon because of processing times.
2. You are the primary applicant for the SOWP. Your ability to qualify for the SOWP is based on proof that you are married to someone on PGWP who has 3 pay stubs.
3. There is no specific amount.
4. Would include proof that you are married and in a relationship.

 

[mayursinh092]

What is total charge of application fees? My total charge of application fees is below: Application Quantity Price (CAD) per unit Total (CAD)
Work Permit 1 $155 $155
Open Work Permit Holder Fee 1 $100 $100
Total: $255
Is it correct charge as per my condition?

1. No need you can apply on your own. Would suggest applying soon because of processing times.
2. You are the primary applicant for the SOWP. Your ability to qualify for the SOWP is based on proof that you are married to someone on PGWP who has 3 pay stubs.
3. There is no specific amount.
4. Would include proof that you are married and in a relationship.