Spouse Open Work Permit for International Students

[nehavij]

When can we apply for SOWP when spouse is an International student?
As in along with student permit application, after receiving study permit or after starting education. And if after landing in Canada, then how much time do we need to wait before applying?

 

[backendcode]

you can submit an application together (SOWP + SP). However, if a spouse already has a student visa then I would wait until spouse gets full time enrolled in a public school in Canada because you will need an enrollment letter from the school to prove that.

 

[5ukh6enipal]

When can we apply for SOWP when spouse is an International student?
As in along with student permit application, after receiving study permit or after starting education. And if after landing in Canada, then how much time do we need to wait before applying?

I am also in this same confusion , as i received my study permit flying in Nov 2019

 

[5ukh6enipal]

you can submit an application together (SOWP + SP). However, if a spouse already has a student visa then I would wait until spouse gets full time enrolled in a public school in Canada because you will need an enrollment letter from the school to prove that.

Thnks dear, i also think i should apply SOWP fr my wife aftr enrolling in collg

 

[ZackKar]

Thnks dear, i also think i should apply SOWP fr my wife aftr enrolling in collg

Hello,
hope you're doing well.
I am at the same situation right now, and I'm interested to know what did you chose to do.
Did you apply for SOWP while the study permit in process, or when received final approval, or when the student entered Canada?

Thanks

 

[ZackKar]

When can we apply for SOWP when spouse is an International student?
As in along with student permit application, after receiving study permit or after starting education. And if after landing in Canada, then how much time do we need to wait before applying?

Hello,
hope you're doing well.
I am at the same situation right now, and I'm interested to know what did you chose to do.
Did you apply for SOWP while the study permit in process, or when received final approval, or when the student entered Canada?

Thanks

 

[Afza Akhil]

I am waiting for my final approval.. once I receive it I will file for SOWP. However, I know that at present they are processing SOWP's or visitor visa's... correct me if I am wrong

 

[ZackKar]

yes that's right.
So you are going to apply for SOWP before the actual landing in Canada, just with the final approval in the GCKEY account?

 

[Afza Akhil]

yes that's right.
So you are going to apply for SOWP before the actual landing in Canada, just with the final approval in the GCKEY account?

I dont know... I think I will create gc key and then land in Canada and proceed with the process.. what do u suggest.

 

[sanjee881]

Hi
Has anyone know that due to covid, SOWP can't travel right now until further notice.. is that true?

 

[ZackKar]

No that's not true, immediate family can combine students without any authorization based on IRCC web.

 

[ZackKar]

I dont know... I think I will create gc key and then land in Canada and proceed with the process.. what do u suggest.

I don't know that is my concern, I am confused now between applying for SOWP before or after landing in Canada.

 

[oginnite]

I am a Lawyer with registered Law Firm, I Have an account which i have fixed for almost a year but right now it is no more fixed. The Balance in the account is #6,500,000 (22,110CAD) and another account which i run on a regular basis with Balance of #2,500,000(8,500CAD). I have Paid Tution fee. My Program is MBA(2years). Spring Intake

Total Estimated school - 17,500CAD
Tuition deposit Paid - 6,000CAD
Total POF at Hand(after paying tuition deposit) - 30,610CAD


My Question

1. Is the above account balance enough for POF and if it is enough, How can i package it?
2. Can I submit the two account as POF(Combined)
Please I need the insight of Seniors here as i am about to submit my application.

 

[nmp98]

Hi guys! I recently arrived in Canada and am enrolled full-time for winter sem at my university. Can my spouse file for OWP now? Also, currently i am pursuing online classes and was planning to move to another province where my family resides. Would living temporarily in a different province (until in-person classes resume) affect my spouse's OWP application in any way?

 

[captainarabiia]

Hi guys! I recently arrived in Canada and am enrolled full-time for winter sem at my university. Can my spouse file for OWP now? Also, currently i am pursuing online classes and was planning to move to another province where my family resides. Would living temporarily in a different province (until in-person classes resume) affect my spouse's OWP application in any way?

Becareful when you are living in another province or even start working, if you plan to go through PNP stream for PR, you may not be eligible or lose points too.