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How to bring my wife and son after graduation?

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grownup

Newbie
May 25, 2021
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Good Day Everyone,



First, thank you all for your kindness and for trying to help others.



I would like to have your insights into my situation.


  • I have a pending permanent residence application since March 2020 (me, my wife, and our minor child)
  • I am now enrolled in a one-year program at a Designated learning institution (DLI) and received my student visa recently. My wife and son didn’t apply for a visa and are staying in our home country.


From what I have read and understood is that I can apply for PGWP or an Open work permit after graduation. Then, before my PGWP expires, I will have to apply for a Bridging open work permit (BOWP).

My question is how/when could I bring my wife and son to live with me in Canada?

Should I apply for their open work permit (wife) and study permit (son) at the same time when applying for the PGWP/Open work permit? Or after I get the PGWP?

I am confused and any help would be very much appreciated!

Thank you in advance.
 
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canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
55,632
13,535
grownup said:
Good Day Everyone,



First, thank you all for your kindness and for trying to help others.



I would like to have your insights into my situation.


  • I have a pending permanent residence application since March 2020 (me, my wife, and our minor child)
  • I am now enrolled in a one-year program at a Designated learning institution (DLI) and received my student visa recently. My wife and son didn’t apply for a visa and are staying in our home country.


From what I have read and understood is that I can apply for PGWP or an Open work permit after graduation. Then, before my PGWP expires, I will have to apply for a Bridging open work permit (BOWP).

My question is how/when could I bring my wife and son to live with me in Canada?

Should I apply for their open work permit (wife) and study permit (son) at the same time when applying for the PGWP/Open work permit? Or after I get the PGWP?

I am confused and any help would be very much appreciated!

Thank you in advance.
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You can try for an OWP and Study permit (TRV sometimes still accepted but study permit for children between 4-18 seem to be preferred by many VOs) now or else you can wait until you have 3 pay stubs with a job in NOC 0, A or B and apply when you apply for your PGWP.
 
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