Can my wife extend her Open Work Visa Alone

[Brampton123456]

My wife got an open work permit since I had a skilled work permit, but now I am going back to my home country since I dont find the job condition as very attractive in Toronto. However, my wife has got a job in Toronto as receptionist and she intends to stay here with her relatives. Our visa expires after 6 months. Can she extend her work visa alone even if I dont extend since I would not be here in Canada.Please suggest with possibilities to do the above. Thanks

 

[scylla]

Her open work permit is based on your skilled work permit. So the answer is no - she cannot extend her OWP if you don't extend.

However her employer can apply for a Labour Market Opinion (LMO). If that LMO is approved, she can then apply for a closed work permit tied to that specific employer.

 

[Brampton123456]

Is there any other way than getting an LMO. I dont think so that for any admin job,employer would do the LMO.

 

[scylla]

I don't know of any options other than the LMO. Maybe someone else will have something to suggest.

 

[RANJHA111]

Hi Madam

I will complete 24 months as a caregiver on June 2012,so should i apply for PR in June or July.And how much time it will take????And also advice that can I go to my back home while my application is being processed????