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Hello Everyone, I have a question regarding extensions for SOWP As of now I’m on applied work permit status and my wife…

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Hello Everyone, I have a question regarding extensions for SOWP As of now I’m on applied work permit status and my wife have SOWP but it expires next month on 30th November. Can I apply for her extension based on my applied status or I have to be on work permit ? And does it required a NOC B category job for extension? I appreciate your help and time.

Asked by Lucas Ferreiravia community3 days ago

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SOWP extension refused for lack of a full-time job: what one member learned the hard way

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Nur Alam Zico It is not mentioned anywhere. That was the reason I didn’t knew about that and got rejection, after getting rejection I consulted to lawyer and he told me that the reason for your rejection is your spouse don’t have a full time job and many people on Facebook groups told me the same thing so after that i applied again with my wife’s full time job docs (job letter with duties and responsibilities + paystubs) and my application got ap

Amara Diallovia community3 days ago

I’m not sure about you can apply for extension on applied status or not But I’m sure that you need full time job for your wife’s SOWP extension (NOC B is not required, just FULL TIME job)

Wei Zhangvia community3 days ago

Pranav Patel thank you very much. can you tell me where it states that it needs full time job? And what does that full time job meaning? Need to show 30 hr per week in paystub?

Fatima Al-Sayedvia community3 days ago

Pranav Patel is the roles and responsibilities mandatory? If I have offer letter and pay slips would that be enough?

Tomasz Nowakvia community3 days ago

Pranav Patel thank you very much. I feel for you. I am kinda in a similar situation. Do you mind if I message you?

Maya Okonkwovia community3 days ago

Harshpreet Kaur okay but I can apply for extension based on applied status?

Daniel Chovia community3 days ago