honiko said:I just called CIC to clarify some error on the medical form for my husband, I also clarified if my husband can apply for OWP and she said yes as long as you received a letter of first stage approval.
I also called CIC just now. The agent told me that the OWP should say that the foreign worker is "Skilled" to be able for his/her spouse to apply for OWP as well. He also mentioned that, for example, your work is non-skilled i.e. fast food service crews, nanny etc., then spouse can't apply. However, the regular OWP can be converted into OWP-Skilled when you are able to furnish the requirements for such application.
Historically, these agents give inconsistent answers... so we don't know which one is a credible answer.