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Please help!! My husband is on closed work permit and I'm on my PGWP. My husband got laid off from work, can we now apply for sowp?

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SRP4693

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May 27, 2021
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My husband is on closed work permit and I'm on my PGWP. My husband got laid off from work, can we now apply for sowp?
And also can he start his work immediately?
 
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Naturgrl

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SRP4693 said:
My husband is on closed work permit and I'm on my PGWP. My husband got laid off from work, can we now apply for sowp?
And also can he start his work immediately?
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No he cannot start work immediately as he is on a closed work permit with a specified employer. He needs to apply for SOWP and wait for approval. Whether he is eligible depends on who is the ”principal foreign applicant.” How long have you been married? Who got their permit (study or work) first?
 
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SRP4693

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Naturgrl said:
No he cannot start work immediately as he is on a closed work permit with a specified employer. He needs to apply for SOWP and wait for approval. Whether he is eligible depends on who is the ”principal foreign applicant.” How long have you been married? Who got their permit (study or work) first?
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We have been married for 5 years now, I'm the primary applicant. And I got my study permit first now I'm on my PGWP. He was on a closed work permit. I believe he should be eligible to apply for SOWP correct?
 
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Naturgrl

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@scylla - Is husband eligible for SOWP (laid off on closed work permit) as spouse is principal foreign applicant based on IRCC changes?

OP - he cannot work with a permit.
 
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scylla

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Naturgrl said:
@scylla - Is husband eligible for SOWP (laid off on closed work permit) as spouse is principal foreign applicant based on IRCC changes?

OP - he cannot work with a permit.
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They should try to apply for a SOWP based on the details above.
 
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SAJ51215

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I landed on a LMIA based work permit with my family who arrived on visit visa with me. My kids received acceptance to stay and attend school and I have received work permit to work wiith an employer I have applied LMIA. My wife didn’t receive anything yet.

Q1 - Any reason it is taking long to get a similar acceptance letter for my wife where as we all arrived at same time? Would she be getting work permit or temporary residence Visa?

Q2 - I have received closed work permit to work with a single employer. Am I allowed to work with another employer as well?
 
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