SOWP: Should Spouse be included in Primary's PR Application to apply for spousal open work permit?

[ravikumark815]

I am unable to get a good CRS score if I include my wife in my application. So I am proceeding myself in belief that I can process Spousal PR for her later.
Meanwhile, I would like to apply for Open Work Permit for my wife and I have following queries.
1. Is this option allowed without including her in my PR application
2. If yes, what are the options to select when applying for it in the IRCC portal?
3. If no, is there any other pathway through which she can come to Canada and work?

Thanks,
Ravi

 

[dysonrichard801]

Hello! I can understand your concerns regarding your CRS score and including your wife in your PR application. Regarding your questions about an Open Work Permit for your wife, here are some answers that may help:

1. Yes, it is possible to apply for an Open Work Permit for your wife without including her in your PR application.
2. When applying for an Open Work Permit for your spouse through the IRCC portal, you can select the option for "Open Work Permit" and indicate that the reason for the application is "Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada". You will also need to provide supporting documentation such as proof of your own status in Canada, proof of your relationship with your spouse, and proof of your spouse's eligibility to work in Canada.
3. If an Open Work Permit is not an option, there may be other pathways for your wife to come to Canada and work, such as a Study Permit if she is interested in pursuing education in Canada, or a Temporary Resident Permit if there are compelling circumstances that justify her entry into Canada.

 

[ravikumark815]

Hello! I can understand your concerns regarding your CRS score and including your wife in your PR application. Regarding your questions about an Open Work Permit for your wife, here are some answers that may help:

1. Yes, it is possible to apply for an Open Work Permit for your wife without including her in your PR application.
2. When applying for an Open Work Permit for your spouse through the IRCC portal, you can select the option for "Open Work Permit" and indicate that the reason for the application is "Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada". You will also need to provide supporting documentation such as proof of your own status in Canada, proof of your relationship with your spouse, and proof of your spouse's eligibility to work in Canada.
3. If an Open Work Permit is not an option, there may be other pathways for your wife to come to Canada and work, such as a Study Permit if she is interested in pursuing education in Canada, or a Temporary Resident Permit if there are compelling circumstances that justify her entry into Canada.

Thanks a lot for your response and apologies for not responding sooner.
1. Thats a big relief
2. So, to select "Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada":
2a: I should already be in Canada - what is minimum residence requirement for this status? or is it enough to just obtain the CoPR Email?