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Sowp Canada (Spousal Open Work Permit)

The applicant will be able to apply for a spouse’s open work permit if your spouse is currently studying or working in Canada with a valid visa. A spouse will be able to work in any company. A dependent child can also accompany his/her parents in Canada. The process of application varies depending on the applicant’s spouse status in Canada.

Eligibility requirement for SOWP

  • Must be in a legal relationship with the Principal Applicant, Canadian citizen, or a Permanent Residency in Canada.
  • Financial documents are necessary to show the expenses in Canada.
  • The applicant should be 18 years and above.
  • Medical exam is mandatory

Document checklist to prove the status in Canada

  • A valid visa showing the status of a full-time student or an employee in Canada.
  • Financial payslips and bank statements are necessary for the last 3 months.
  • A valid Proof of stay in Canada.
  • Relationship status

Processing fees for SOWP

The fee for a spouse open work permit is $255 CAD;

  • Open work permit holder fee $100 CAD
  • Work permit processing fee $155 CAD

How long does the spouse open work permit valid, and can it be extended?

The spousal open work permit is valid until the primary applicant’s permit in Canada is valid. As the Spouse Open Work Permit validity is based on the primary applicant, it can be re-applied on the basis of your spouse’s work permit.

SOWP refusal reason

  • Insufficient proof of relationship
  • Inadequate to prove the financial documents
  • Insufficient ties to home country
  • Negative medical condition

How Elevate can help you

With lots of experience and elaborate knowledge of the Canadian Immigration process, Elevate will help you with an open work permit to live and work with your spouse.
Elevate supports you with:

  • Guiding you with the currently required document checklist.
  • Assist you with the documentation work
  • Aid you in filling out the online forms
  • Post-landing services in Canada

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