Spouse PGWP extension

[ennercare]

Hi,

I'm in an interesting scenario right now and would appreciate some advice.

I studied in Canada and got my PGWP for 3 years.
My then girlfriend studied in Canada as well and got a PGWP for 1 year.

We recently got married and her PGWP is about to expire in 10 months (mine is still valid for 3 more years).

What is the best option for us in this case?
1) My wife should apply for a PGWP extension on her own?
2) Can my wife get a spousal work permit based on my PGWP?

Any other options?

Thanks.

 

[ennercare]

Anyone?

 

[Bs65]

Option 1 not possible as a PGWP cannot be extended unless was issued short due to passport expiry. So you should try for option 2.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

1) My wife should apply for a PGWP extension on her own?
2) Can my wife get a spousal work permit based on my PGWP?

1. As said above, she can't extend her PGWP.

2. If you are currently working in a NOC A, B or 0 job, she can apply for a spousal OWP. If you don't have a skilled job, she doesn't qualify.

 

[ennercare]

Thanks. I do have a job in the NOC 0 category and so does she.

So best option looks like Spousal work permit for her followed by a PR application for both of us.