How to Apply/ Extend Spouse's Open Work Permit?| Canada| Step by Step Process Shown!

[@NavreetVlogs]

Please Note: Are you accompanying a family member who is in Canada, or has been recently approved to be in Canada? The answer to this question will be YES.

[@Adufeji]

I ticked no. What are my chances

[@yashwanth5894]

@navreet , i even selected NO, what would be the next step?

[@vinodhinimanikandan180]

​@@Adufeji hope u r spouse visa got approved ?

[@Prabh_sidhu602]

Yes the answer is “yes”

[@maninderjeetkaur7472]

I also ticked No, what should I do

[@mohammednumaan5869]

Hey thanks for the help... But the answer for restoring the status of family should be NO. If he or she has a valid swop which has not expired

[@CarlosMartinez-jn2cf]

I'm a graduate student from Mexico looking to extend my study visa and also my partner's work permit. I found this video EXTREMELY HELPFUL!, I can't use words to thank you for your help!!

[@monicacubas2818]

Hola Carlos, Soy de Latinoamérica y estoy intentado seguir el proceso para mi extensión y el de mi esposo, tienes que cargar la carta de oferta laboral? En qué sección ?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suumitnarruni4985]

Thank you so much for this video Navreet. I reckon this is the only video which is so descriptive and clears all the confusion related to SOWP. :)

[@NavreetVlogs]

I am glad that this video was helpful! Thanks for your comment 😊

[@jinujose1050]

Great work... I never seen a video like this that explain everything in detail

[@NavreetVlogs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@harmanpreetkaur1444]

hii mam so i am on PGWP now and TEER 2 job and my spouse has open work permit till sep 2023 which he got when i was students so i want to ask you what he need to apply an extension of SOWP or new open work permit.

[@NavreetVlogs]

I have explained in video

[@gessicaspp]

Thank you for the video!!! My case is number 3 - Spouse of an international student who graduated from college and has already applied for the PGWP, and now I have to apply separately, so the process number 3 was not clear to me because you said that you should do it the same as when the student applies. I have to create my account separately, and the first question: What would you like to do in Canada? Should I put Work? or should I put student because my husband is the student. also the question: Are you the spouse or common-law partner of a person who has a study permit. Should I answer Yes or No?? because my husband has already graduated from college and applied for the PGWP but his student visa has not expired yet. I am a little confused Can you clarify?? Should I create a new account in my name and respond as a spouse or should I create my account and respond as a student but include a family member?

[@MonchidaRujimethapas]

I am not quite understand, how about SWOP Extension who along with PGWP holder cannot find the job yet. What should do for that situation.

[@dharapansuriya328]

Hi, I completed my studies in August 2023 and am currently in Canada with my husband. We applied for my Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) together. I am concerned about whether not having a job right now would affect my spouse's work permit. Can you provide guidance? Thank you.

[@shokoofeh413]

I have the same question.

[@harmanbhullar8444]

Hello right now i am in this condition did you husband got his work permit ?

[@ChinonsoAniagu-g2o]

Thank you for the great job. I have a question. Reason this thing... While completing my form for open work permit extension (already submitted), I gave, in the employment history, Current Employment September 2023 Last Employment in my country June 2023 Was I supposed to put something like "unemployed" in the two months I didn't work? Do you think this will be a problem?

[@NavreetVlogs]

No, not a problem

[@romanvhora7101]

I have a doubt shoud i have to show funds when extending spouse open work permit bcz u didn't mention it ? Pls mam reply

[@sruthykrishna6791]

Hi, Do we need a medical examination if I am applying for a work permit extension for my spouse who is been in Canada for more than a year?

[@hossainmuntasirmaruf680]

Hi, the video is really helpful. Got some confusion.. 1) If I am at PGWP & want to extend my spouse's Open WP, should I apply from my own IRCC acc or my spouse has to open an account and apply herself? 2) What is the 'LAST' date to apply for my spouse's Open WP if it is valid till 30 Dec 2024? Thanks in Advance.

[@sabaraja5672]

It does not give me an option to submit the open work permit application at the end? 😢

[@IAmclara_N]

You're a life saver thanks, you got a subscriber

[@NavreetVlogs]

Glad it helped

[@mallikarjunaraob1476]

CAUTION: Please note that apart from the docs mentioned in the video, you would need to additionally upload substantial supporting documents. Thanks for the video.

[@AshaniPerera-d5b]

If my husband’s work permit is expiring in September 2024, when do I need to apply for the work permit extension? Form an example 1 month before or 1 week before or etc

[@valentinadiaz4977]

Hi! So if I already got my PGWP and my spouse needs his extension of Work Permit, is he the one who has to apply? Like in the first example?

[@vansevilla2022]

Hi, I have a quick question. I am about to submit my spouse's open work permit extension and I am planning to use my GCkey Account. Should I include a Use of Representative Form since I am using my account? By the way, my PGWP is already approved.

[@karanikanagaratnam9947]

Thank you, sister, for your valuable information and the time you have taken to explain this

[@helipatel5612]

hi, thanks for great info. I have a question I am main applicant i got pgwp and now i want to do sowp extension for my spouse so in that case what should be the answer of the question that says Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada?

[@Hiiiihania]

Hi navpreet , I have one question please reply , I have completed my studies recently when I can apply for my spouse open work permit extension when I will receive my work permit or whenever I will apply for work permit,,?? Please answer

[@NavreetVlogs]

You also need to have a full time job in Teer 0,1,2,3

[@kiranvirk1005]

Hey dear, i just want to ask you that i have completed my study of 1 year & then i applied for post- graduate work permit by following your video. Actually, i am married and my husband is in canada. Now, on 31st of December 2023, his open spouse work permit is going to expire. And i just saw your video this one now. I realise that i should apply his application with mine application. But, i was not aware that time. I applied my work permit on 25 th of September 2023. So, is there any option that i can add on the things in mine application for my husband ( family member things u told in this video) . Am i able to change that family member Question so that i can add on my husband’s detail also.

[@supriyahemanth]

I didn’t get clarity about the extension of spouse work permit. I’m recently graduated and I want to apply for PGWP and also apply work permit extension for my spouse. So initially when I apply for my PGWP should I say no for the question: Do you accompanying your family member? Because I don’t have any job of teer 0 - 3 levels. And how to apply extension side by side Can you please make a detailed video on spouse work permit extension based on my PGWP. And one more question: As currently I don’t have a job should I apply only PGWP for me and later after getting a job. My doubt is can I break a process of applying PGWP by saying no to question of Do you want to accompany your family member and re apply for spouse work permit extension. Hoping to receive reply soon Thank you

[@Samirr12671]

Hello, My study permit expires on 31st March 2024 but my final term ends on 26th April 2024. For how long should I apply my study permit extension? I already paid my full course fee. Can I show the full course amount under financial section? And do i have to show my current financial document or previous one will work?

[@hezildsouza28]

What if you have given biometric for Canada visit visa ? Do we need to give it again. ? Or only just apply open work permit

[@chhandreshpatel1301]

Right now I am studying I completed one year and I invited my wife on visited visa after that when she is here after my get my work visa then I will apply for OSWP for her so it is easy way to apply or chance of visa will be high ? What are some requirements and what about funds ?

[@VikramSolanki25]

How did you apply for TRV after you and your spouse got extension (i.e PGWP)? Need some help here

[@NavreetVlogs]

Please see my video on TRV

[@clarissaalejandrinopastora5881]

Hi, my spouse applied for PGWP. He is currently on implied / maintained status. When we have his 3 paystubs, I will apply for the extension of my Open work permit and my child's study permit. My question is, whose GCKey account will we use to apply for my work permit extension? He is the principal applicant and we are his dependents. Do we use his ircc account, or do I use my own ircc account? Thank you.

[@shabnakabeer755]

Hy I have a doubt. If we are applying for extension before 30 days of expiry date of our permit, do we need to pay restoration fees?? I have heard that restoration fees are payed when our permits have already expired. Pls reply to this question.

[@NavreetVlogs]

Not sure

[@zasifbhatti]

Thanks, Navreet. This was very helpful.

[@NavreetVlogs]

Thank you 😊

[@boooogatti]

Hello Navreet, and thanks alot for this. My question is, does the same procedure applies if you are in a common law partner relationship? or better still, how do i ( as an international student with a study permit) invite my common law partner ?

[@rajaniyadav377]

If we apply through agent they ask for spouse job offer letter and pay stubs too( I contacted 3 different agents and all asked for it). But I want to apply on my own and unable to see any option where I can upload these documents. Is it okay if we don’t give the same?

[@NavreetVlogs]

It depends on what your status is. If you are on WP, you have to give these documents

[@rajaniyadav377]

@@NavreetVlogs ok.. we missed to submit those. We can submit through webform right?

[@damewynalleah0228]

Hello there, If you don’t mind, I just want to clarify about SOWP + minor SP. I am submitting there application separately?So do I need to create a GCkey account for my spouse as well as my daughter? Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks

[@abc1dfghijk]

This is amazing! Great video! Thanks :)

[@NavreetVlogs]

Welcome

[@rumeyale3504]

Hi Navreet...thanks so much for your video. Quick question: with the new rules starting Jan 30, 2023, can someone apply for SOWP with a job category in TEER 4?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Yes but you can cehck

[@NavneetKaur-tq8pn]

Hello, I got my pgwp, now I need to extend my husband’s open work permit. For this situation, should I use my gckey account or my husband’s gckey account?? Please lemme know ASAP

[@blessensamedison766]

In the first part of the video for open spouse permit, actually for the questionnaire that says whether the applicant is going to accompany any family member, I feel that it should be 'YES' right because the applicant is going to accompany his /her spouse in Canada who is either on study or pgwp? Correct me if I am wrong

[@NavreetVlogs]

You can select yes

[@TechVenturer]

Yes! It should be a 'yes'

[@AmazingWorld2021]

In the second scenario, do both student and spouse need to give the new medical test in Canada? I saw medical upfront needed in spouse documents in your video.

[@NavreetVlogs]

Its in case they did not do it before

[@AmazingWorld2021]

@@NavreetVlogs Thank you for your prompt reply. You are doing a great Job.

[@SreeyaLater]

Hi , I’m currently on PGWP and want to switch to SOWP as my work permit will be expiring soon , which of the 4 options should I select ? Please help

[@sunnynain8287]

Hello ..in case of spouse open work permit extension, do medical upront document required compulsory for spouse family member?

[@akshatrastogi9063]

Thanks, this was such an informative video, you covered all permutations and combinations of spouse open work permit!

[@dsvenkataharish]

Hi, I came to Canada on a Closed work permit in the Month of March 2024. Last week my spouse and kid (age 5 years) came to Canada on Visitor Visa as my company raised a visitor visa while processing the application. Now I need to apply open work permit for my spouse and Study permit for my kid. Could you please guide me here. Thanks

[@francisola5138]

Thank you for this Video. I have a question. I want to apply for my PGWP next week I have the offer letter and 1 pay stub. I plan to apply for my wife's OWP extension 3 weeks after i already secured the 3 pay stubs. Is it compulsory we apply together or i apply first and she can apply letter even when my PGWP is still been processed?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Any way is fine

[@francisola5138]

@@NavreetVlogs thanks

[@Reetu-ECE]

Mam,we should generate new GCKEY for spouse open work permit or we should use student GCKEY..Plz reply

[@parthgondaliya1490]

I have a job (TEER 1), my spouse want to apply extension of work permit as same as mine's work permit. I have offer letter but it has end (After a year) date in it. I have all the paystubs, and other information as well from my (Main Applicant) side. I have full time job but it's not permanent. Should I still apply it for SOWP Extension with this details ?

[@torontocouple5785]

boss i have question my spouse completed course and APPLIED PGWP. received letter to work until September 1st(July 30th visa study permit expiry date) 1. do i need to extend my SOWP before June 30th ? 2. what document should i keep ready i mean if she didn't get her PGWP approval before i apply. can i apply my sowp extension with her extended letter? 3. for PGWP holder did they required TEER 0,1,2 or 3 JOB and 3 paystubs for spouse to extend ? 4.as per new policy low skilled people also can sponsor family member is that applicable to pgwp holder?

[@NavreetVlogs]

You can book a session with ke

[@anamantello3759]

Hi. Nowadays, I dont have to be working within the Noc 0, 1, 2 or 3 to give my husband the right to apply for his OWP, right?

[@meerarathod3567]

Hi Navneet, Can you just clear one of my doubt? As my husband is jn Canada for study visa. Should I apply for visitor visa or sowp?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Sowp

[@pavelsantoyo6521]

Hello, thank you so much for your help. In my case, I will be applying for my PGWP. I understand that if my job (already have one) is TEER 0,1,2 or 3 it is ok if is FULL TIME or PART TIME, am I correct?...So, can I apply at the same time for my PGWP and for the extension of my wife´s work permit under my account and in the same application? Or should I do mine first and my wife´s after?

[@NavreetVlogs]

You can extend both together

[@NavreetVlogs]

I think it should be full time permanent

[@HarshRK93]

Nice detailed explanation, But I have one confusion as I read somewhere that when applying for PGWP you can also apply for SOWP extension in same application and don't need job in TEER 0,1,2,3? Is that true and rule got changed instead of previous job requirement in TEER 0,1,2,3 to submit SOWP extension?

[@jasneetsinghrayat1917]

Any update regarding the same you have bro??

[@devanshbhandari744]

Any update regarding that??

[@akashpatel7902]

while applying PGWP with spouse open work permit main applicant need 0,1,2 level job is required or not?

[@jeverlynalonzosote9459]

thanks for this info🤍, how about if we have children? I am currently here in Canada and planning to apply for an open work permit for my husband with my children. Do I need to make another IRCC account for my kids? individually?

[@NavreetVlogs]

I have another video on Dependent visa

[@preetibansal8244]

Thanks for amazing content 👍 I really appreciate it. I have one query, In scenario 2 you have selected yes for "restore status of family member in Canada" 19:19 it will be yes only if spouse work visa is expired otherwise it will be NO right?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Yes

[@Jahnavi1131]

Hi, me and my spouse both are present in Canada. My spouse is on work permit and I am at visitor record. Would we follow the same procedure as shown in the video?

[@melinaalemagar6340]

Hi So for the 3rd scenario. My wife has already received pgwp. If I am applying for my swop extension. I have to apply from my gc account or my wife’s gc account????

[@tinaslizz4939]

Hi I want to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit to join my common law partner that’s already on a study visa in Canada. Do I need to still upload pictures with my own family back in my country to show family ties? Also I’m currently working remotely for a company in the US(not my country or place of residence) so I’ll be showing POF and explaining that. Do you think this could be a problem? That I’m already working and may not return because it’s remote work? Or the Taxes I may not be paying because of remote work? Do you also think my partner and I should both show POF? Thank you in advance for your response

[@nirmalrao6324]

Hi Navreet - I have filled entire application and all forms but why it didn't ask me any document of my spouse who is in Canada on work permit ? like his visa copy or his employer details anything ?

[@ishpreetkaur7964]

hi there- thanks for the video- but I have a question - so it will be a same process to extend the SOWP within the canada. or forms or it will be somewhat different

[@anilkverma1099]

Hi, I am in Canada on a work permit. My wife is applying for an open work permit from outside of Canada. The application does not ask for any of my information. How IRCC will know I am her spouse living in Canada?

[@SHANVIRK3]

I need help regarding my father in canada her wages where increse to 27 but in their work permit agent shows 22 but now she is saying to increase more wages like to 28 is any issue if we apply on 27 dollar ?? she is saying to us your wager were too low to required minimum wages ??(Is any issue ) we were 3 members........

[@keshavsarin7842]

Can I apply for spouse visa by myself rather than giving money to consultants? Also confirm how can I show my documents do I need to compile a pdf (marriage photos, video calls, etc) ?

[@carloreyes4058]

Hello Maam, Can i ask my employer hire a representative to process my work permit extension , but i want to extend my wife and daughter open work permit, visitor permit . Do i log in my GCKEY account or i need to create an account for my wife to extend their permit ? And i need to wait my work permit renew before i do extend my wife work permit is that correct?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Yes, wait for your work permit first! Please create an account for your wife

[@carloreyes4058]

@@NavreetVlogs ok thank you

[@kavinprabu6829]

Hi , Thanks for the video. My wife's sowp is expiring on feb,2024. But i have received my ITA for PR. Can i extend her Sowp by showing my ITA? Thanks

[@NavreetVlogs]

You would still have pgwp no?

[@nishansingh3891]

Hi, i have a question, i already applied my work permit after completing my study but my wife's work permit is also going to expire. Can i applied her work permit, during my applied status?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Yes!

[@nishansingh3891]

Can i use my extension letter instead of work permit.

[@swatiohlian4879]

Hi i m on spousal open work permit and i already applied for the extension my current work permit is going to expire on 1 may 2023 can i still work while my new work permit file is in processing ?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Depends what your letter says

[@humanbeing35]

Hi mam.. I jus want to confirm that my wife's study permit is going to end on 30 april,2024. And today is 12th jan, 2024. There is one question that applying for less than 6 months or more than 6 months. What should i select? As my wife has not applied for PGWP yet. Kindly help

[@tarajoshi4581]

Really informative video. Need help urgently My husband has already submitted his extension of study permit and decision is on processing. Now its only one month left for my work permit to expire. I have to apply now. How can i do so before he gets his study permit extension?

[@jonesorock7093]

Hi Navreet, I liked your video. Thank you

[@NavreetVlogs]

Thanks for liking

[@prajapatidhaval7978]

I have one question is it possible to apply for my wife’s spouse visa if I don’t hve teer 0,1,2,3 job but i have full time job as a machine operator in a bakery?

[@Priya-i9c]

Hllo dear I applied my pgwp in May 2024. Now I have to extend my spouse open work permit. Should I use same account or create different one?

[@nishitvyas5787]

Thanks for the video. Question for everyone: Once main applicant apply for PGWP, he will be on applied status until he gets work permit. How his spouse can extend her open work permit in applied status of his PGWP?

[@torontocouple5785]

Did you Get reply

[@mukulgupta2120]

I am living in Canada on work permit and my visa is going to end this 15 NOV 2023, i am going to extend my visa. Can i apply my spouse open work permit visa before my extension.

[@jo-annefeliciano5935]

Hi I hope you can answer my question,.. How can Apply for my dependent's(husband and CHildren) permits inside Canada if I already submitted my PGWP application?

[@henrydinh7167]

Hi, i m so sorry i still cant figure out who is who. This screening question list is so complicated. I m the one wants to apply Open Work Permit for my partner. So every question in here is for me or my partner. Can you explain more about that? My partner WP is going to expired but mine is new just a few months after issued.

[@NavreetVlogs]

Hi Henry, I have a one on one session, which you can book. Link is in the description. I can help you there in detail.

[@victoremmanuel6588]

Can someone give me a clarity.. My wife’s study got over on Dec 15 2023 and she doesn’t want to extend her study permit but wants to apply for PGWP and I’m currently on Open WP which is expiring on April 2024. In this case can both of us apply at the same time (my wife for PGWP and I for extension of open work permit) or first she should get her PGWP and only after that I must apply for extension of open work permit? I appreciate someone giving me a clarification on this please.

[@benstonnihal6802]

@Navreet Vlogs or anybody: At 6:55, for question: Do you plan to work in one of the following categories, what if we say ÝES?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Its ok

[@debanjanborthakur4321]

I applied for her extension when she was not in Canada, can she enter Canada now while in implied status? She has a valid TRV

[@chiioobetz]

May I asked where did you submit your spouse photo? or is not required? as the digital photo field is only for the main applicant

[@charmainejoypineda5066]

Hello, Navreet! Thank you for your video. I am applying for my SOWP alone, I already have my PGWP. Shall I use my SOWP's own GCKEY? Is he going to be the main applicant?

[@TRUPTASAKARIYA-mu8ni]

Hello ! Does the two part time jobs work instead of one full time job ? My spouse is in Canada, I have got my Pgwp and want to apply for my spouse

[@NavreetVlogs]

Hello! No, full time is required

[@clivefernando6636]

Hi Navreet, how long does it take for IRCC to reach a final decision after submitting medical results for spousal open work permit? Please advise. Thank you.

[@Omoteevlog]

Very well detailed. Thank you

[@NavreetVlogs]

Glad it helped

[@milangeorge1004]

Hi Navreet, Let me take this opportunity to thank you for making such wonderful videos. I received my PGWP work permit last week following the steps in your videos.🤗🤘🤗 Appreciate your sincerity and dedication.🤩👍 I request you to please do a video this week🤲 "How to extend the minor student's study permit and spouse's open work permit in Canada" It will be a great helping hand for many parents in Canada.🙏🙏🙏

[@NavreetVlogs]

Thanks Milan! I’ll try that

[@milangeorge1004]

@@NavreetVlogs Hi, Can we expect your video for this week.? It will be a great help.!

[@harrietquaye8923]

Please if you have children and want to apply for both spouse and children what is the procedure

[@ashwinipatil4905]

Thank you for a very informative video. I would like to know whether spouse open work permit can be converted to other work permit based on work experience in Canada. Thank you

[@NavreetVlogs]

I dont know about that

[@shammatck]

Hi.. I indivigially applied first for my PGWP and it got approved. Now I need to extend my spouse work permit. To do so I need to follow which scenario? 1,2 or 3? Do i need to start the initial process for spouse oe start from me and then proceed to spouse?

[@abhijeet18891]

@NavreetVlogs Should the spouse apply for their extension through their own profile or through the profile of the 1st applicant (the one who is studying).

[@muskanbajwa4247]

Hi dear, i have one question is it mandatory to have job letter and pay stubs to apply fot spouse open work permit extension. As right now i don't have job and i got my pgwp this week. Please reply me, it will be helpful

[@anjalichandrana8353]

Hi there doesn't seem to be a section for proof of relationship to upload a document there, under additional documents. Any specific reason as to why?

[@NavreetVlogs]

You might have filled the form incorrectly

[@Harprabh1711]

Hello mam I have immediate query please tell.. I got my study visa and I am in India and now from my ircc Id can we apply for spouse visa or we need new ircc user ID for the spouse visa?

[@lmannan83]

Would like to ask if the student requires to admin to a government school/university to get an open work permit for the spouse? or if any approved institution will do?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Any approved is fine

[@EricNene-jy2xe]

Thanks for the good job. Please do i have to wait for my first semester transcript before applying for my spouse or I can apply immediately for my spouse to join me?

[@ravimandhali]

@navreetvlogs Hi, I was applying for open work permit for spouse of my friend(who is already in Canada on Work permit), I was wondering that in the documentsection they don't ask any document related to my friend, i.e. her passport or copy of her work permit, only thing they ask is Marriage certificate, Is it true? how they will be able to relate that main applicant is related to my friend without her passport or work permit information?

[@abhishekreddy9584]

Hi, My SOWP expires in January 2025 as per my passport expiration. But I have renewed my passport in Canada and my wife study permit expires in April 2025, What option should I select for passport issued, and other steps

[@aswinv.v8180]

For the medical exam question at 9:46 is the applicants or the spouse in Canada ?

[@scalpertrader61]

While applying for extensions with spouse and sowp in Canada in the digital photographs section do we need to add only primary application photographs or both ?

[@NavreetVlogs]

Both

[@scalpertrader61]

@@NavreetVlogs but there is only one section for digital photographs

[@Universe-V19]

Hello mam my wife is student. She is completed her study and all ready apply yr work permit but after 2 month no any update related work permit so my work permit last date is 30 September so I m how to apply my work permit

[@ericyang1078]

Hi Navireet, thanks for your video! I have a quick question regarding the AOR. I only received an email from IRCC showing the application is received and an application number, but without any attachment. Is it an AOR? Thank you

[@sft852090790v]

Hi, i am working in Canada on a closed workpermit and suppose to apply for a OWP for my spouse and study permit for my kids(4 and 7 ) who are out of Canada. So would you recommend me to follow the same steps or is there different steps need to be follow.

[@NavreetVlogs]

Almost same

[@KeralaeSangsar-lo1xm]

Hi My sister is in Canada. She is a student. I am applying spouse visa for her husband. Please tell me where to attach financial docs, photos, marriage certificate etc