International studet wanting to stop studying while waiting for OWP Inland app

[superman2012]

Hi, here's my situation. am an international student and this is my first semester in Class. my course is 2 years program but I just changed it to certificate which is 1 year, but my visa will be valid till 2017. We will apply for a spousal sponsorship on December and we are applying inland/ as far as I know I am eligible for OWP pilot program of CIC right? so most probably my OWP will be on my hand by April ? my graduation in school is on April 2016 and my question is is it okay for me to not apply for PGWP as I am just waiting for OWP pilot ?

 

[floomy]

is your school supposed to report CIC that you changed your course?
If so, not sure you can hold your study permit till it's expired.

I would apply for PGWP anyway, would not risk any (it takes 4 month to get OWP, but never know it might take longer)

 

[superman2012]

is your school supposed to report CIC that you changed your course?
If so, not sure you can hold your study permit till it's expired.

I would apply for PGWP anyway, would not risk any (it takes 4 month to get OWP, but never know it might take longer)

thanks for your reply.anyways is it possible to apply for PGWP while waiting for OWP? my class will end on april 2016 and is it okay if I gonna apply for PGWP after that month which is March?

 

[floomy]

if your class end in April and you would receive your OWP by April , don't think you do not need to apply for PGWP.

 

[SenoritaBella]

If I were you, I would apply for the post-graduate work for two reasons:
1. it's a one time deal i.e. if you don't apply within a certain time after completing your program, it's gone.
2. while no one wishes their relationship ends, it happens sometimes. In that case you will have the post-graduate work permit as plan B and can apply for PR on your own.

Just my 2 cents, but final decision is yours.