Thank you for this very informative tutorial video. I am just waiting for my letter of completion and TOR and will be applying for PGWP with SOWP, I'm so glad I bumped into your channel! All the best!
@@SimplyLuzI have my employment letter but do not have pay slip as I got job recently. And I cannot wait for 3 months because of expiration of my study permit please advise
There is something wrong …. You do not need letter of employment to apply for PGWP and to renew your spouse work permit ….. they do not ask about it in the application. As long as you studied and graduated you can get your PGWP and you easily renew your spouse work permit.
It seems we have to submit the letter of employment as mentioned. Some of my friends who have not submitted it when applying along with spouse, got rejection for their spouse. You can add docs in webform, if you have already submitted the application
@@SimplyLuz Since they did not specifically ask for the job letter in the list of documents, where did you upload your job off letter and paystubs (as mentioned in the video)? Did you use the Client information Slot?
This Video of yours is very enlightening and clear. Thank you so much. 💖💖 I have a question. In your video you've mentioned that you provided your "job offer" and the "employment certificate". Under which section we have to upload these documents? And did you do the same for your husband as well? I will be really appreciate your response to this. 😊
Hi, my spouse has received an extension of her open work permit and now we have to apply for a TRV extension. There is a question in the questionnaire - "What does your family member want to do in Canada?" Options: 1. Apply for or extend an open work permit 2. Stay as a visitor. I am thinking I select option 1 as it is more apt, but can you share your views? Ideally, the option should say "Work" but there's no such option.
thank you for your detailed video. moreover, can you please explain does the job offer has to be full time or part time job offer is enough in this instance
I'm applying for my Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) along with my husband. I have a question regarding the application. My husband has an Open Work Permit valid until March 2025 (got 18 months extension), while my study permit expires on November 30th this year. In the application, there's a question that asks, "Do you want to submit an application for a family member?" Should I answer "YES" or "NO" to this question?
Hello. Your husband’s open work permit should follow your expiry. I wonder why his is longer than yours. You can select “Yes” if you want to include him to your extension. “No” if you want to leave his expiry as is (2025)
Thank you so much, for such a well informed video! just a quick question, the part time job you had at that time, when you applied it was related to your field? thank you for your help in advance
Thank you so much! This is currently guiding me through my own process. However, I'm submitting my documents right now and I don't see any box where I should submit my Letter of employment/paystubs. Would you be able to tell me if those are sent in later??
Thank you for your sharing. The information is very useful. However, I am confused something about, should I create a new GCKey account, whether or use the old account which I applied study permit before? Thank you very much.
Hello, Ms. Luz. I am back with a follow-up question. I am about to apply for my PGWP today, and I am stuck on the question, "Do you want to submit an application for a family member?" I am not applying for an SOWP extension for now as I am still applying for a full-time job. Must I say yes or no to this question?I hope you can assist. Thanks a lot!
Thanks so much, very informative content. I actually came across your RU-vid channel when I was about to apply for my study permit extension, and it was really helpful. I have a quick question, I will be rounding up my second program next year, April. How did u merge your two programs together, and did u write a letter of explanation to IRCC, informing them about the two program or without a letter and submitting the document like that. Pls give more insight 🙏
Thats a great video! Thank you! I have a question. Im going to do the same application but Im not sure where should I upload my job offer letter… also If I click yes - I have a written job offer, should I fill my employer data at the imm5710e form for pgwp? Or leave it blank? I would really appreciate your answer from your experience
Hello. I answered no to the question- do you have a job offer? I assumed that it was a LMIA or closed work permit. I could be wrong but that’s what I did.
Hi Luz, thanks for sharing videos like this. Just want to know if your job is full time or part time at the time of application since you have applied your OWP extension at the same time?
Hello! Would you advise me on applying for SOWP together with my PGWP? I do not yet have an offer letter for a full-time job as I am still applying. Thank you very much, and looking forward to your response. :)
Hello. I suggest you submit your pgwp first and when you have the full time job, you can apply for the SOWP. Just make sure that you will submit SOWP’s application before the current permit expires.
Thank you for this amazing video. "Hi, I have a question about applying for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and the Spouse Open Work Permit together. I understand that I must stop working once my official transcript is released. Does my spouse also need to stop working at that time if we're applying for his work permit at the same time as mine? Thank you for your guidance!"
@@SimplyLuz thank you for the prompt response. 1- I have my employment verification and the past three months of pay stubs. Unfortunately, I don’t have an offer letter. Will these two documents be sufficient? 2- I’ve been trying to find the IMM 5713 form on the website but haven’t been able to locate it. Could you please assist me with this?
Hi the information is very useful. I submitted my study permit extension with SOWP extension seeing your video. Now I am trying to submit for PGWP with SOWP extension. I’m in similar situation as you I did two courses in two different college one in conestoga Kitchener and another in seneca Toronto. How do I mention that under the education part in the form. That’s confusing. Please help me with the same. Also when asked for the completion letter and transcripts should I attach both the courses ?
Hi Luz. I have a questions. What about applying with a 6 month length contract? If I got a contract that starts in April (month that I finish coop) and that lasts until October, can I apply for the Pgwp and extend my wife’s visa?
Hi Luz thanks for the Video! My condition is also complicated I want to apply OWP of my common law partner with me and I had 1+1 course from different province can you please tell me how did you fill your IMM5710 form? As over there only 1 course column is available. your reply will be a great help to me.
Hello. Thank you for the video, very helpful. I have a question for you, I have not found the IRCC temporary policy changes that said about the suspension of the necessity to be working in a job who meets a teer, where can I find it?
Hi. You can check out this link: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children.html)
@ SimplyLuz can I ask you, I have a part time job in Teer 4 and that’s the job I was doing during my studies can I use same job offer letter and apply for my PGWP and my husband OWP extension and my son study permit? I am on this stage now . Please I need your assistance
@@ihekennenna3113 Hello. When we applied, students needed a job under TEER 0-3 to extend their dependents. This changed last year, but I’m not sure if it’s still in effect. I've also heard of students taking jobs under TEER 0-3 to reduce the risk of their dependents being refused.
Thank you Mrs. Luz, the video is very useful, I have a question regarding the yes or no question of "Is your work an essential part of your studies( for example, a Co-op or ...)" i am in a program with Co-op, but currently i have finished my co-op placement, and I am starting applying for my PGWP, so i am confused whether I should click yes, or no, would you please kindly advise? thank you very much.
Wow! This is so detailed! Thanks! I do have a question though, I have a child who is 5 yrs old, do I need to fill up a form or anything for her visa extension too?
@@jilianabraham5341 Hi. You can apply without a job offer (for the student). However, your owp application might get refused. I know some people who don’t have a job as student who applied together with owp and owp visa got refused. It’s up to you if you want to take that risk.
@@SimplyLuz thanks for the clarification. Do you know if only a job offer letter is ok for a future job (new job) or should we provide the pay stubs as well ?
Thanks a lot for the information. I have a query regarding GC key hope you help me out. So the thing is I had GC key when I applied for study permit but when it was about to expire my agent make a new one and extended my study permit. Now I have to apply for work permit so I can I use my former GC key as I don’t have any details about the latter one.
Hi. Yes, you can use your former gckey. All the info you need for your work permit is on your existing study permit so you won’t need the account that was created by the agency.
Hi, Thank you for the detailed video. I watched this and applied PGWP for my spouse and for me. We got it!! I have one question - did you apply TRV? Or wait till your PR approval ? I Saw you applied EE before apply PGWP. I'm in the same situation. I have AOR - PGWP Approved and wondering to apply TRV or not
Hello! Congrats on your PGWP. We waited for our PGWP before applying for EE. We skipped the TRV application since we weren't planning to travel while still waiting for PR.
Thank you mam, this is very helpful. I just have a question on the “do you have a written job offer?” Part, i have job right now does that mean that I should also answer yes, but don’t have a letter from employer. Thank you mam
Hello everyone and admin, how we can submit the 3 month pay slip. We suppose to have a valid full time status to work full time. I have my employment letter but do not have pay slip. Please advise guys
Thank you so much for this video!, it was explained perfectly. Question: I will finish the college in April, but I want to renew my passport next week,. The new passport will arrive after I finish the college. Can my spouse still work? Can my daughter still go to the public school? (my husban's work permit and daughter's study permit expire in June).
Thank you so much for the information, I have a question if I am currently a Co-op student and want to apply for a PGWP at the end of co-op term. Firstly, Can I continue to work at the company without any break? Second, I just have to say YES in the field "Is your work essential part of your studies"? and Lastly, Can I submit the job offer letter which I received at the start of the coop (Because in my case I received the full time offer at the time of coop)?
I think the "stop working" issue is a different interpretation of rules from different people since there is no law that states that, it makes no sense to have a valid permit until X date and stop working in X-1
Hi, I'm in kind of same situation. I am doing my coop but part time, and this company will provide me a job offer to a full time position... Should I add the employment letter since I'll be employed till the date I apply (Receive my completion letter) and in addition my job offer as well for a full time position in the same company..? How did you manage to do yours? Thank you , I'd appreciate your answer!
my husband is sowp applicant.he is not working .is it important for him to get his sowp extension? i am the only only one working NOC B .we are applying this jan 16 on the day i receive my completion letter.
Hello. Thank you so much for your video. I have one question regarding SOWP. My spouse is already in Canada, and I just completed my studies, but I don't have NOC jobs. Does the applicant need to have an NOC job for a spouse to get SOWP or It doesn't matter till date (April 1, 2024)? Any information will be really helpful. Thanks
Hi. I noticed last year that many people with sponsored spouse or common-law partner visas got approved even if the principal applicant didn't have a job listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). But there are a few who got refused. I think it's up to the immigration officer handling your case. To play it safe, it's probably better for the principal applicant to have a job listed in the NOC to increase the chances of approval. That's just my opinion.
Hi Ma’am Luz, I have a question po regarding po sa question na Do you plan to work on campus? I am currently working po on campus as a crew member at Tim Hortons. Ano po ang pwede ko answer in that question? Since after kopo sana mag apply for my PGWP mag stay po muna ako as a temporary fulltime until makahanap po ako ibang work off campus. Thank you po and Godbless 🙏
Hi. I am not sure if maconsider na campus ung Tim Hortons. I think separate sya sa school mismo so I will answer no. But I might be wrong. Better consult with your School advisor.
Thank you for such an informative video...As per the current scenario, combined application approval timeline is more than 5 months...so I am planning to apply for my PGWP first and once the same is approved, I am planning to apply to extend the OWP of my wife. But, in such case, do I need to create a separate GCkey account or I can do it using the same GCkey account which we used for filing our study and open work permits? Thanks in advance.
@@SimplyLuz Thank you for your prompt response. Also, can you please tell me in your opinion, which is the best option, apply together for PGWP + SOWP or apply for PGWP first and SOWP later once the PGWP is approved?
Hi Ms. Luz, I have a question regarding my application for PGWP. My spouse has already applied for PR including me and our son as dependents, and already received an AOR. Now I am applying for PGWP, but there are these questions that says, "Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?" and "Have you submitted a permanent resident application in Canada?" shall I answer YES to these questions or NO? (Please note that my spouse is the OWP who applied for PR).
Where can I check the requirements for employment that affect the SOWP? I am looking on Canada's website without success, everything focuses on the student but not on the spouse. Thanks anyway, this was a lot of help.
Hi luz, Thank you for your wonderful video. I have a situation here. I will be completing my studies on December 31, 2023. And, I am going to apply for PGWP Jan 2024. However, my spouse has an extended SOWP valid until September 2024. Do I also need to apply for the SOWP extension in January 2024? Or could I apply for a SOWP extension later, taking September 2024 into consideration? Please let me know your insights.
Hi! Thanks for another excellent video! My partner finishes his program next year in April 2024. We are renewing our permits now, and on April 2024 he will apply for the PGWP. My question is, if the current renewal is given to us until July 2024, but his classes end in April 2024, does that mean that I, with an OWP as his dependent, should also stop working? Even if my OWP is technically valid until July 2024?. Thanks!!!!!!
Hi, Luz. Thank you very much for this very informative video. I just have a question. I will be coming to Canada as an IS this September and since IRCC made a new announcement re OWP for IS, my spouse can't come with me (I'm also not taking up Masteral or Doctoral programs). My question is after I graduate, can I still apply a SOWP for my spouse together with my PGWP application even if she's still in the Philippines?
Hi. You have a very interesting question. Ircc hasn’t announced any restrictions for PGWP holders in sponsoring spouses. I would assume that you can apply for your SOWP but it’s better to consult an immigration lawyer or consultant to be sure.
@@SimplyLuzHello, I have a quick question. If you want to apply for PGWP including the extension of your spouse's OWP, Do you need to have a full time job under the skilled category/TEER 0-3 or part-time/season is fine? Thanks in advance. :)
Hiii We just have 3 months remaining on our visa while my wife completion letter has not arrive yet !!! Once she gets her paper work from the college we will be applying for her PGWP and for me it’s Open work permit same like yours !! But the problem is as you said it took 5 months for you to get the pgwp!!! For us we only have 3 months of visa remaining so in this if it takes more than 3 months to get our decision, will I still be able to work ???? Or can we stay here ???
Thank you so much for the informative video. I’m working as a customer experience associate (teer 4), and my husband has an open work permit. I’m going to graduate this December. Our visas and permits expire on March 31, 2024. My question is, can we both apply together, or do I have to apply for pgwp first and he applies for OWP extension after? My position is part time, will that qualify? Looking forward to your suggestion.
Hi, I have this confusion as to after completing studies and while waiting for completion letter, can we get into a job BEFORE WE APPLY for PGWP? And then apply for PGWP when we get the completion letter along with payslips for OWP? Kindly reply. Thanks in advance.
Hello Luz. I do not understand this requirement for the principal applicant form the IRCC: "2. Their work permit or their authority to work without a work permit must be valid in Canada for at least 6 months after the family member’s open work permit application is received." What does it means for me? I will graduate in December 2023. I am working in a teer 5 , part-time, earning the minimum wage. Is that job valid to extend my wife's spouse working permit , and Which information should have the employer letter? Thank you
Hi! Can i start answering the questionnaire even if I'm still studying? And when should I stop working part-time? my last day of class will be on August 16 this year.
Hello Ma’am! Thank you po for the video. May I ask if need po ba talaga na sabay mag apply agad si SP and SOWP? Or okay lang po na si SP muna then once may work na sya pwede na mag apply si SOWP for extension? Thank you po and I appreciate your response 🙏🏽
Hellooo…. Thank you for the video. How was the processing time ? Did it took more time as because it’s 2 applications? Also did you show the proof of funds ?
Dear Luz, thank you for your video, this is very helpful.. I just have a follow up question.. I only worked full time during semester break and I just focused on studying every time the schools starts (i did not do part time whenever i am schooling). Can i use my payslips and coe as my document for my pgwp application including sowp for my husband on that full time work on semster break? please advise and appreciate ur help..
Yes po, nagwowork lng po ako during breaks. kelangan po ba maghanap ng work before mag apply ng pgwp with SOWP? or pwede gamitin ung coe and paystubs previously? salamat po
@@theenaperalta2529 yes, recent payslips talaga ung needed and required na may job ka to extend your sowp. Pwede ka mauna muna magapply ng pgwp then if complete na ung docs mo, saka mo apply si sowp pero need nya magapply before magexpire ung permit nya.
Hi Ms.Luz, thanks for the video, very informative!!! Would like to ask questions about to fill in the form of spouse part, what is your family member's current immigration status in Canada? My husband holds SOWP, but no job, should fill "worker" or "temp resident permit holder"? Does your family member want to restore their status in Canada? May know reason to fill "no"? I am thinking to store the work permit for him. Would like to ask for the letter of the employer, i have the 160 hours placement in 4th semester, I am working as full time from 8/14/23 and the employer will continue to employ me. The letter of completion will be issued in mid of Jan, so from 1/1/24 till the letter of completion, I am still a student, so I can only work 20 hours/week. So I am struggling of how to ask the employer to issue the letter to upload, does HR should write the company employed me from 8/14/2023 as full time employee, then employ me as part-time from 1/1/24 till I receive the confirmation letter of submission of PGWP? Then will contiue to employ me..... it seems quite complicated if ask HR to issue this letter. May have your comments to make it simple and easy?
I have a co-op in my program. should i answer "YES" to the question of "Is your work an essential part of your studies (for example, a Co-Op or internship program)?"
Hi, i found this vedio as very useful and i want to ask few query - For spouse do we need to submit passport, digital photo and proof of funds I didn’t saw any space where these can be uploaded. Can you please give me a clarity into this ?
Hello. You can check this link po: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children.html)
Hi dear, thank you for informative video. I have a question. Regarding job letter and pay stubs of main applicant. Is it mandatory to show when applying sowp extension. As i got mine pgwp but right know i don't have a job. And i want to apply for my spouse work permit extension and his work permit expires on 31 dec. I am so worried about it. Can you please tell me if my spouse apply his work permit extension without having my job proofs. Will it affect the visa processing. Please reply me
Ask ko din po pala Ms. Lus about prof of relationship pwede pa rin po ba gamitin yung common law statutory declaration nung nag apply po kmi ng Student permit ? Thank you
Hi Luz, My study permit is going to expire on April 30th. I have already applied for an extension along with my wife's SOWP extension on January 27th. It's been around 3 months, and I am still waiting for an update on the extension. My course was completed a week ago, and I am waiting for the final grades. I have a question: If I can somehow arrange the course completion letter and transcript from my university before April 30th, can I apply alone for a PGWP with my existing study permit since I have already applied for an extension? Will it affect my spouse's existing SOWP extension application? Thank you for your assistance.
Hello, your situation is quite unique, and unfortunately, I don't have a specific answer for you. It would be best to directly contact IRCC as they can provide expert assistance. In the past, I've found it helpful to reach out to them for my study permit extensions. Best of luck!
Hi mam if spouse doesnt have full time job offer yet, can we still say yes to question do you have written job offer? And also is it required that SP has noc 0ab job in order to apply sowp extension??
Hi, thank you so much for your informative video. I am planning to fill the form tomorrow, i used to work on campus and will be working on campus in future too, when I click “Yes” when asked if you will work on campus in future, i didnt get any option for PGWP. Should i click NO even if i am working On campus ?
@@SimplyLuz Thank you for the response! May I also ask if you have any idea if as a student who applies for the PGWP, after getting the AOR or implied status they'd be able to work more than 20 hours?
@@yomii3030 You can work full time after submitting your pgwp application. It’s in the IRCC website. You can check it here: ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1181&top=15#
Hi Ms. Luz, I have a spouse but I will not be able to include him yet in my PGWP application as I don't have a job yet. After my application as SOWP and have a job, how can I include him to my application for extension? Thank you.
Hi you can check out this link: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children/apply.html
