It doesn't need to be permanent.Hello everyone!
I'd appreciate assistance with the following situation.
I currently have a valid study/work permit that expires in August 1st 2020. Right now I am working as a Co-op student as part of my post graduation program at the college, and my wife has the Open Work Permit valid until August 1st 2020 (same day as mine).
Could somebody help me with some questions below, please?
I know that I have a lot of questions, but I need to know what steps should I take after I wrap up this Co-op job, and apply for my PGWP...it is quite confusing to me.
- Once I receive the graduation letter from my College, will I need to find a permanent job in the NOC level to extend my wife's Open Work Permit visa?
- Does it necessarily need to be a permanent role? Can this job opportunity be a contract position?
- Can I work before applying for the PGWP? Or I should stop working and only get back to work once I apply for the PGWP, since I'd have a tracking process number(or similar)?
- Can my wife work after I get my PGWP?
Thank you in advance ( :
You can work part-time after you finish your studies until you receive written confirmation of program completion. You then have to stop working until you apply for a PGWP, at which point you can work full-time.
Your wife can only work beyond her current work permit expiry if you have a skilled job and 3 payslips so she can apply for an extension.