Regarding post graduate work permit extension and Express entry application

[Nalanda]

Dear All/Raj/Asivad,

I would like to receive some advice on below scenario.

For your information,
1) My wife and I, both of us did our masters degree in Canada. So we both separately received Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).
2) I have PGWP valid till 02-May-2018 and my wife has PGWP valid till 5-Jan-2017.
3) We both are eligible for PNP, based on our masters degree.
4) I am waiting till May-2016 to complete my 1 year of Canadian experience.

Considering that I am submitting my ePR application online by end of May-2016. CIC will take atleast 6 months to process my application.

If incase CIC process goes beyond Jan-2017, what should I do for my wife's status and which of the below scenario is applicable for my wife's situation:

1) I am aware that PGWP is one time offer. Is my wife eligible to extend her post-graduate work permit?If yes, what is the option?
2) Based on my PGWP (valid May-2018), is it possible to apply for spouse open work permit?

 

[expressentryqueen]

Dear All/Raj/Asivad,

I would like to receive some advice on below scenario.

For your information,
1) My wife and I, both of us did our masters degree in Canada. So we both separately received Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).
2) I have PGWP valid till 02-May-2018 and my wife has PGWP valid till 5-Jan-2017.
3) We both are eligible for PNP, based on our masters degree.
4) I am waiting till May-2016 to complete my 1 year of Canadian experience.

Considering that I am submitting my ePR application online by end of May-2016. CIC will take atleast 6 months to process my application.

If incase CIC process goes beyond Jan-2017, what should I do for my wife's status and which of the below scenario is applicable for my wife's situation:

1) I am aware that PGWP is one time offer. Is my wife eligible to extend her post-graduate work permit?If yes, what is the option?
2) Based on my PGWP (valid May-2018), is it possible to apply for spouse open work permit?

I believe the best approach, if at the time your wife's permit expires you are yet to submit your EAPR, will be to apply for an open work permit for your wife as there is no extension of a post-graduate work permit. If you have already been invited to apply for PR and have successfully completed your electronic application before your wife's permit expires, you can apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit for your wife instead of the OWP.