PGWP - Spousal Work Permit

[neorol]

My job won't provide me a written letter nor it says if its NOC B job. other people around me with same position told me its a NOC B job.

I will attach my term contract paper though that clearly shows that I am employed for 1 year
i can show my pay slips too

will be tricky to prove which NOC do I belong to but I guess all of this can work out.

Thanks again for the detailed explanation. +1

Proving that your job is NOC A, B, or 0 is crucial. Without that, your spouse won't be eligible. A detailed job description and job title (issued by your employer) could help, and you could include your NOC code into your Letter of Explanation, so you will have to figure out under which job code you apply.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp

Your employer (especially if it's the government) has to give a letter to you, or you can use your detailed contract if it has all the information. However, if the officer is not convinced about your job category your application might be refused. So, take it really seriously.

Best wishes!

 

[Visitor89]

Hello,

i saw my term offer letter, it mentions that iam a support desk analyst which happens to be (NOC 2282-B) job. It doesnt say it there though. I dont know if my HR will provide me with this. I'll try before i apply for her work permit.

Thanks again

 

[neorol]

Hello,

i saw my term offer letter, it mentions that iam a support desk analyst which happens to be (NOC 2282-B) job. It doesnt say it there though. I dont know if my HR will provide me with this. I'll try before i apply for her work permit.

Thanks again

Usually HR persons can provide a letter for you. A reference letter should contain the following information:

"a reference or experience letter from the employer, which
should be an official document printed on company letterhead (must include the applicant’s name, the company’s contact information [address, telephone number and email address], and the name, title and signature of the immediate supervisor or personnel officer at the company),
should indicate all positions held while employed at the company and must include the following details: job title, duties and responsibilities, job status (if current job), dates worked for the company, number of work hours per week and annual salary plus benefits"

I would include NOC code as well. This sample is for PR applications where NOC code is already known. All the other parts are basically the same...

Also make sure your job description covers the official job description of your NOC code. It shouldn't be copy and paste, but that is what they look for

 

[JSN_2016]

Hi Mr. Nerol,

Can you comment on this post "http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/my-wife-pgwp-is-expiring-soon-so-applying-for-spousal-open-work-permit-sowp-t467654.0.html"?

Thanks for this link "http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/policy.asp". It helped me a lot. +1 for you

Can I do flagpole for Spousal Open Work Permit at Rainbow Bridge?

 

[Noella Kay]

Here are the details:

Check C41 exemption / open work permit holders

"A dependent spouse is eligible to apply for an open work permit if the principal foreign worker

holds a work permit that is valid for a period of at least six months, or, if working under the authority of section R186 without a work permit, presents evidence that they will be working for a minimum of six months;
is employed in an occupation that falls within National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B (which generally include management and professional occupations and technical or skilled trades [see the NOC website]);
physically resides or plans to physically reside in Canada while working."

Spouses of open work permit holders

If the principal foreign worker is the holder of an open work permit (e.g., post-graduation work permit, working holiday work permit), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) cannot assess the skill level based only on the open work permit, and the spouse or common-law partner applying for the C41 exemption will need to attach proof that the principal worker is employed in an occupation in skill level 0, A or B.

The spousal applicant should submit all the supporting documents, including

a letter from the principal foreign worker’s current employer confirming employment or a copy of their employment offer or contract; and
a copy of the principal foreign worker’s last three pay slips."

Source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/policy.asp

Please can you explain further? If the dependent spouse is already in Canada working in a NOC B profession and wishes to extend open work permit. How does this work? Is the principal applicant required to apply and get the pgwp first before the dependent spouse can apply? What if the principal's current part time job while on study permit is on NOC C? How does this affect the dependent spouse plus kids who are already in Canada and spouse working in a NOC B profession? Seniors kindly help out I am really confused. Thank you.

 

[Maryjenniferegbule]

Hello Guys,
I am currently on PGWP, I got married in May and want to bring my husband to Canada. I am currently employed in Noc B skill job. I'm a little bit confused about the proof of funds.I have more money in my Canadian account than the money in my husband's Nigerian account, will my funds count in the proof of funds or will my spouse funds be the major focus.

Please advice me.
Thanks

 

[Matt173]

That does not seem true anymore. Under BOWP you now don't need to wait within 4 months of the work visa expiration anymore.

Also, nowhere is it mentioned that the principal applicant needs to hold any job at all. The Open work permit for the spouse can be submitted alongside the BOWP application. No job required to my knowledge after studying the CIC material.

I just realized you are still the OP of this thread. To be eligible for BOWP your work visa needs to expire within 4 months. I think your PGWP is valid for longer than that. You still need to have a full-time siilled job for making your spouse eligible for open work permit. As I said it's the same case for most souses of BOWP holders too, so ITA doesn't really change much.

 

[Matt173]

Also, NOT correct. For C41 the principal applicant has to hold a job (full-time is not mentioned) and the job has to be valid until a decision is reached by the SOWP approving officer. Nowhere does it state that the job must last at least 6 months. Also nowhere does it state the job must be full-time.

The requirement is being employed full-time and your contract has to be valid at least for 6 months.

 

[scylla]

That does not seem true anymore. Under BOWP you now don't need to wait within 4 months of the work visa expiration anymore.

Also, nowhere is it mentioned that the principal applicant needs to hold any job at all. The Open work permit for the spouse can be submitted alongside the BOWP application. No job required to my knowledge after studying the CIC material.

FYI - the 4 month rule applied to BOWPs until quite recently. The post you're responding to is from four years ago. The rules were different then. The 4 month rule applied 4 years ago.

 

[Matt173]

Yes, not accusing anyone, just informing, hence my saying not "true ANYMORE".

But the full-time and 6month in the job stated requirements did not exist back then either (to my knowledge). Not sure where he got that from...

FYI - the 4 month rule applied to BOWPs until quite recently. The post you're responding to is from four years ago. The rules were different then. The 4 month rule applied 4 years ago.