Post-graduate work permit vs Spousal sponsorship

[RubberTree2017]

Hi all,

I have a somewhat complex question.

I am a US citizen studying in Canada in a 3-year advanced diploma program. My slated graduation is end of 2018. However, I have the option of graduating early with a 2-year diploma, in which case I'd be finishing as early as August!

Question 1: If I apply for a post-graduate work permit now, would I be able to work in August?

I am married to a Canadian citizen. We have considered outland sponsorship but haven't made any applications as of yet.

Question 2: If applying outland, would working in Canada be a possibility during the application process?

Final Question: Overall, what would be the pros and cons for the two paths to residency (which is the ultimate goal)?

Thanks for reading!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi all,

I have a somewhat complex question.

I am a US citizen studying in Canada in a 3-year advanced diploma program. My slated graduation is end of 2018. However, I have the option of graduating early with a 2-year diploma, in which case I'd be finishing as early as August!

Question 1: If I apply for a post-graduate work permit now, would I be able to work in August?

I am married to a Canadian citizen. We have considered outland sponsorship but haven't made any applications as of yet.

Question 2: If applying outland, would working in Canada be a possibility during the application process?

Final Question: Overall, what would be the pros and cons for the two paths to residency (which is the ultimate goal)?

Thanks for reading!

Hi

Apply outland.

It is your choice whether to take the 2 year diploma or finish your 3 year program. If you take the 2 year, you can apply for a PGWP and work full-time as soon as you are done studying.

 

[RubberTree2017]

Hi

Apply outland.

It is your choice whether to take the 2 year diploma or finish your 3 year program. If you take the 2 year, you can apply for a PGWP and work full-time as soon as you are done studying.

For the PGWP, am I allowed to work while the permit application is processing?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

For the PGWP, am I allowed to work while the permit application is processing?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1181&top=15

 

[RubberTree2017]

Would I need to apply for the PGWP under "dual-intent" and how does that work exactly? Thank you for the responses!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Would I need to apply for the PGWP under "dual-intent" and how does that work exactly? Thank you for the responses!

No. You just apply for it as normal.