Open Work Permit as a student whose spouse is a permanent resident

[chuk090909]

I am in the same scenario
- I have a study Permit expiring August 2025
-I graduate in June 2025
-I have a spousal sponsorship application ongoing.
- I submitted an OWP application
But I’m beginning to wonder if I should submit a PGWP application because I have a job offer to start soon.

 

[Viviann_]

I am in the same scenario
- I have a study Permit expiring August 2025
-I graduate in June 2025
-I have a spousal sponsorship application ongoing.
- I submitted an OWP application
But I’m beginning to wonder if I should submit a PGWP application because I have a job offer to start soon.

How did you submit the open work permit?

 

[chuk090909]

How did you submit the open work permit?

I chose visitor on the questionnaire to get the open work permit option and wrote a letter of explanation. Also, according to Canada.ca as long as you met the conditions to work on your study permit and apply before it expires you can keep implied status when you apply for a work permit.

 

[Viviann_]

I chose visitor on the questionnaire to get the open work permit option and wrote a letter of explanation. Also, according to Canada.ca as long as you met the conditions to work on your study permit and apply before it expires you can keep implied status when you apply for a work permit.

Thank you. I wasn't sure what to select since I'm technically still a student and selecting that doesn't give me the OWP option.

 

[chuk090909]

Thank you. I wasn't sure what to select since I'm technically still a student and selecting that doesn't give me the OWP option.

Yh I’m in the same boat and I was really confused as well that’s why I did a lot of research and submitted a detailed explanation letter.