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I have an Open Work permit & just got CSQ. Can I apply for a "closed" permit?

Yellowhammer

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Jun 8, 2015
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Hi Folks,

I have a full-time, permanent job which I got on an Open Work permit, thanks to my husband.

We just got our CSQ (hooray!) and I would like to apply for either:
(1) A new work permit, or
(2) A change in conditions to my Open Work permit

It would be better if I got a "closed" work permit since my husband's job situation is a lot less stable than mine. He can only get 1 year job offers/positions at this point, and if we re-apply for his work permit we won't even get it for a full year because his passport is expiring soon.

However, the immigration folks over at the University where we both work is insisting that since I am on an Open Work permit, I can only get an extension (its expiring by end of August) only if my husband re-applies for a work permit.

I just need to confirm if they are correct or not.

Cheers,
Yellowhammer