Spousal Sponsorship - Work Permit

[sam_99]

Can I apply for work Permit for my wife, while my application for Spousal Sponsorship is still in processing?

 

[Wakki]

with inland spousal sponsorship

Open work permits for spouses or common-law partners in Canada
If you’re applying under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in-Canada class, you may qualify for an open work permit while your application for permanent residence is being processed. You can submit your application for an open work permit together with your application for permanent residence, or after you apply

 

[sam_99]

unfortunately no, my wife is India, and I live in Canada. Instead of waiting for 9 months to process the spousal sponsership application
I was wondering if I can apply for open-work permit?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

unfortunately no, my wife is India, and I live in Canada. Instead of waiting for 9 months to process the spousal sponsership application
I was wondering if I can apply for open-work permit?

No, she doesn't qualify for an OWP with an outland app.