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Divvagh

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Hello Everyone,
Applied for Study Permit in October 2024 for January 2025 intake(Inside Canada Application). Not received any decision yet. Anyone in the same boat.
Thanks!!
 
May I know the reason why my spouse will not get the SOWP.
I enrolled for Master's program from public University(2 years) course
 
May I know the reason why my spouse will not get the SOWP.
I enrolled for Master's program from public University(2 years) course
She is not eligible because IRCC closed the the loophole where spouses and common-law partners cannot “flip-flop” between who is the principal status holder (the student or the worker), and then become the spousal open work permit holder themselves as their own spouse either went to school or began working in an eligible job. So your wife is the principal status holder and is not eligible for SOWP. It was implemented so couples would not keep changing status and remaining in Canada as a worker or student.

Now whether IRCC makes an exception will only be known if approved. If refused she can remain in Canada as a visitor.
 
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