I have PR in Canada, can my spouse (who is abroad) apply for a work permit

[redstar15]

My question is simple:
I live in Canada, I have PR. My wife lives abroad. I know I can sponosor my wife but that takes a year processing time. I am wondering, can she apply to get a work permit to come here (without having a job offer), then I can sponsor her while she is here on her work permit?

I know many students on study permits, who bring their wives on an open work permit without having a job offer. so I am wondering if this is available for me as a PR.

 

[21Goose]

No, she cannot.

A spouse being sponsored is eligible for a work permit only if they are already living in Canada. Since your wife is abroad, she can't get a work permit based on the sponsorship.

If she can come to Canada (she'll need a valid visa), and stay with you, then yes, you can sponsor her from here and she can get a work permit in a few months (around 4 months).

 

[Copingwithlife]

My question is simple:
I live in Canada, I have PR. My wife lives abroad. I know I can sponosor my wife but that takes a year processing time. I am wondering, can she apply to get a work permit to come here (without having a job offer), then I can sponsor her while she is here on her work permit?

I know many students on study permits, who bring their wives on an open work permit without having a job offer. so I am wondering if this is available for me as a PR.

Did you already contact the IRCC, regarding that pesky misrepresentation issue regarding your wife you had posted in another forum ?

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...-consummate-marriage-once-pr-received.610318/

 

[21Goose]

Ouch...

 

[redstar15]

@21Goose thanks
@Copingwithlife I am posting on behalf of a friend.

 

[21Goose]

@21Goose thanks
@Copingwithlife I am posting on behalf of a friend.

If for a friend, then I withdraw my "ouch".