Can I apply a Spouse Work Permit before or after I got PR?

[Darknightrider]

Hello everyone,

My current status is working on an Open Work Permit. And I am about to receive my PR status (passport already sent to CPC-O).
I got married lately and included my spouse who is in China in the application but added as Non-Accompanying Dependent. I would like to bring her to Canada as soon as possible but it seems that her PR application might take quite a while after I got mine.

So I am wondering should I apply a spouse work permit for her before PR or after I got PR?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Rob_TO]

Hello everyone,

My current status is working on an Open Work Permit. And I am about to receive my PR status (passport already sent to CPC-O).
I got married lately and included my spouse who is in China in the application but added as Non-Accompanying Dependent. I would like to bring her to Canada as soon as possible but it seems that her PR application might take quite a while after I got mine.

So I am wondering should I apply a spouse work permit for her before PR or after I got PR?

Thanks in advance!

Once you get PR, there is no such thing as a spouse work permit. She will need to find her own way to get a work permit if she wants to work in Canada after you have PR status.

If she gets a travel visa to Canada and you apply for her PR via the INLAND process, she will be eligible for an OWP after around 8 months from submitting the application.