Skilled Worker with Spouse applying under CEC stream

[iamcherrie]

I have a friend in Alberta and is now waiting for his new work permit as chef (I believe is under NOC B) this Nov.

I have read from the latest news release of CIC that those working as skilled will now have a faster way of getting PR status. The CIC usually requires them to have at least 24months of skilled experience in Canada, but now, the CIC only requires 12months.

My questions are:

1) if he will acquire 12months, go home to get marry, then go back to Canada, his spouse can apply for open work permit, right?
2) now, if his spouse is already in Canada as open permit, can the principal applicant apply for PR under CEC stream with his spouse already in Canada?

Thank you to all your replies..

 

[ak1737]

1) if he will acquire 12months, go home to get marry, then go back to Canada, his spouse can apply for open work permit, right?
- Yes, she can on one condition that he provides a letter form his employer confirming that he is working in a skill level (provide skill level along with the NOC code).

2) now, if his spouse is already in Canada as open permit, can the principal applicant apply for PR under CEC stream with his spouse already in Canada?
- Yes he can apply along with his wife. There is not problem with that....

 

[iamcherrie]

thanks a lot