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TVS108

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Sep 11, 2023
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Hi All,

I have recently graduated and am about to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). My wife, who is currently employed in a Tier 1 job, holds a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP). Both our permits (study and work) are valid until November 25, 2024. Given the recent changes to the SOWP (Jan 14th), I am concerned about my status as a student.
-> Now that I have finished my studies, will I no longer be considered a student when applying for the PGWP?
-> According to the latest updates, do I need to secure a job in Tier 0 or Tier 1 to extend my wife’s visa?
-> Furthermore, if I apply for the PGWP before January 21st, will the changes affect my wife’s status?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated, as we are quite unsure about our next steps.

Thanks.
 
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canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
57,560
14,150
TVS108 said:
Hi All,

I have recently graduated and am about to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). My wife, who is currently employed in a Tier 1 job, holds a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP). Both our permits (study and work) are valid until November 25, 2024. Given the recent changes to the SOWP (Jan 14th), I am concerned about my status as a student.
-> Now that I have finished my studies, will I no longer be considered a student when applying for the PGWP?
-> According to the latest updates, do I need to secure a job in Tier 0 or Tier 1 to extend my wife’s visa?
-> Furthermore, if I apply for the PGWP before January 21st, will the changes affect my wife’s status?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated, as we are quite unsure about our next steps.

Thanks.
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Are you currently employed? If so what tier level? Do you have 3 pay stubs?
 
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TVS108

Newbie
Sep 11, 2023
5
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canuck78 said:
Are you currently employed? If so what tier level? Do you have 3 pay stubs?
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Hi, No, I am not employed, I have finished my graduation in Dec 2024 and just received my course completion letter. I am about to apply for PGWP.
 
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Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
46,739
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TVS108 said:
Hi, No, I am not employed, I have finished my graduation in Dec 2024 and just received my course completion letter. I am about to apply for PGWP.
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For spouse to be eligible you must be employed with job letter and paystubs. Did you permits expire November 2024?
 
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saranbcs

Newbie
Jul 4, 2024
7
1
Naturgrl said:
For spouse to be eligible you must be employed with job letter and paystubs. Did you permits expire November 2024?
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I am currently employed on a one-year contract until Dec 2025. My wife's SOWP is set to expire in September 2025.
If I receive my PGWP in the next couple of months, would I be eligible to apply for an extension of her SOWP based on my PGWP status?
 
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canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
57,560
14,150
saranbcs said:
I am currently employed on a one-year contract until Dec 2025. My wife's SOWP is set to expire in September 2025.
If I receive my PGWP in the next couple of months, would I be eligible to apply for an extension of her SOWP based on my PGWP status?
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Depends on your NOC and how long the PGWP is.
 
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saranbcs

Newbie
Jul 4, 2024
7
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I am working as a senior software developer and I completed my Masters (Dec 2024).
Will contract full time cause any issue while applying for SOWP extension?
 
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Avs2023

Newbie
Jan 31, 2025
6
4
Hi,
I am on SOWP which is to set to expire by April 2025. My spouse recently graduated and has applied for PGWP (currently on applied status). Can i apply for SOWP extension if my wife secures a full-time paid internship for 4 months in a TEER 1 category as per the new rules?
 
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Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
46,739
10,089
Avs2023 said:
Hi,
I am on SOWP which is to set to expire by April 2025. My spouse recently graduated and has applied for PGWP (currently on applied status). Can i apply for SOWP extension if my wife secures a full-time paid internship for 4 months in a TEER 1 category as per the new rules?
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So the job is only 4 months? All you can do is try and hope it is approved.
 
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Avs2023

Newbie
Jan 31, 2025
6
4
Naturgrl said:
So the job is only 4 months? All you can do is try and hope it is approved.
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Yes. She is waiting for PGWP and if approved will get PGWP for 3 years. Am I eligible to apply with that? Recent rule says she needs to have PGWP valid for atleast 16 months
 
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