Validity of spouse open work permit after study permit holder graduation

[ISandeep]

Hi Guys,

I have a matter I could not clarify with regard to Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP). If I explain in detail. My wife's SOWP and my study permit was until 31/12/2021. But I completed my studies (29/03/2018) and got my PGWP on 26/05/2018.

I wanted to clarify whether she can continue on her SOWP until the expiry date(31/12/2021)? Or does it expire 90 days from my graduation date(29/03/2018) ?Or does it expire 90 days from the date I got my PGWP?(26/05/2018)

Need to clarify this since I do not have a NOC 0,A,B job offer yet to reapply for a new OWP for her. So planning to change her status to visitor based on your opinions.

Thanks...

 

[scylla]

Her SOWP is valid until the expiry date on her permit.

 

[Kiva2014]

Her SOWP is valid until the expiry date on her permit.

Hi, there is a remark on his sowp which is saying that it is only valid if spouse is a full-time student. So should we ignore this remark and keep working?

 

[gta88]

Her SOWP is valid until the expiry date on her permit.

Can you please shed some light on this? @scylla
If a student completes her studies in April 2020 but her study permit is valid till December 2020, then what should the spouse do? If spouse's open work permit expires in Feb 2021, then should he stop working in April 2020? OR December 2020? OR Feb 2021?

 

[Pumpkin 183]

Hi..I'm also in Same situation..
Can somebody throw light on the topic whether or not spouse can work till the expiry date or the work permit expires after the studies

 

[gta88]

Hi..I'm also in Same situation..
Can somebody throw light on the topic whether or not spouse can work till the expiry date or the work permit expires after the studies

Expires with validity of that work permit. But don't know what happens after that. If you come to know please let us know.

 

[Pumpkin 183]

The Sowp validity is given till 2022 April
But I'll finish my studies in 2021 April
After I get my PGWP will his sowp expire?
Or is he good on his work permit and needs extension after only 2022 April?

 

[gta88]

The Sowp validity is given till 2022 April
But I'll finish my studies in 2021 April
After I get my PGWP will his sowp expire?
Or is he good on his work permit and needs extension after only 2022 April?

Good on his open work permit till expiry.

 

[Pumpkin 183]

Good on his open work permit till expiry.

Thanks for your response.
Isn't it directly related to the length of my studies and then when my status changes( student to worker) , his status should also be extended?
Just want to make sure because no where a proper explanation is written
Thanks for your time

 

[gta88]

Thanks for your response.
Isn't it directly related to the length of my studies and then when my status changes( student to worker) , his status should also be extended?
Just want to make sure because no where a proper explanation is written
Thanks for your time

I couldn't find a clear explanation too. But from what I read, open work permit has it's own validity. Ideally they should keep it for same length as study permit validity but that is not the case. So after studies, IRCC cannot ask spouse to stop working if work permit validity is more and study permit expires earlier or student completes study earlier. If you find something else, please share. But this is what I found after asking multiple people.

 

[Pumpkin 183]

Thanks for your response

 

[Mhdotca]

I couldn't find a clear explanation too. But from what I read, open work permit has it's own validity. Ideally they should keep it for same length as study permit validity but that is not the case. So after studies, IRCC cannot ask spouse to stop working if work permit validity is more and study permit expires earlier or student completes study earlier. If you find something else, please share. But this is what I found after asking multiple people.

@gta88 If the student finishes their studies earlier than the original permit expiring date, this will not affect their spouses sowp original expircy date and the spouse can continue working, right?

So what you are basically saying is that the study permit and the sowp are independent regarding expiring dates?

I would very much appreciate the clarification! thanks

 

[gta88]

@gta88 If the student finishes their studies earlier than the original permit expiring date, this will not affect their spouses sowp original expircy date and the spouse can continue working, right?

So what you are basically saying is that the study permit and the sowp are independent regarding expiring dates?

I would very much appreciate the clarification! thanks

yes.

 

[Mhdotca]

yes.

Thank you very much!

 

[Mhdotca]

Hi all, found this from the IRCC Twitter account @CitImmCanada

https://twitter.com/x/status/1338934918009720832

Can this be considered official information?
Hope this helps.