paul29

when i move to canada under the pnp will my wife be able to stay at home untill she is able to get a work permit once i have been nominated by the province

christmasoompa

Bit confused - what do you mean by 'move to Canada under the PNP'?? Presumably you are going to Canada on a TWP? And then I'm assuming your plan is to apply for PR via PNP at a later date?

Also, what is your occupation? In most cases, a TWP will give your spouse an open work permit as well - but it does depend on your line of work, hence why I asked. If your occupation is listed in Skill Level A, O or B on the NOC list then she will get a work permit if she applies.

Hope that helps a bit!

Judy in Calgary

Yes. But, if you belong to Skill Level 0, A or B on the National Occupational Classification Matrix, your wife will be entitled to a Spousal Open Work Permit.
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Judy in Calgary

I didn't see your response when I replied to Paul.

I think he was referring to the fact that a person can get a temporary work permit once they have been approved for PNP at the provincial level and while they're waiting for CIC to approve their PR application.

In a case like that, an approval letter from the province takes the place of the usual Labour Market Opinion that's required for a temporary work permit.

The differences between the two processes are explained in the Wiki called Work Permit versus PNP.
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paul29

sorry didnt explain very well i am moving over on a twp as a long haul truck driver then going through pnp

paul29

sorry, am coming over as a long haul truck driver

PMM

Hi

No you wife cannot get an open work permit as the skill level for your job is not A,B or O. So until you get the PNP certificate, she gets to sit at home and eat bon bons.

edinburgh

i liked the title of this thread , i was hoping someone buggered off to Canada and didn't tell the wife.

its got me thinking , im just nipping out for the paper dear !!!!!!!!!!!!!

manningl

Thats exactly what I thought are we in the minority

edinburgh

how about i leave mine here , we see how angry she gets and if i get away with it , you go for it

we can meet for a beer and silence in canada?

manningl

Sounds like a plan!!

Julie_p

Naughty boys!

Biiba

You're both ver naughty - I hope your wives aren't reading this - you could end up in BIG trouble.....

edinburgh

shhhh she is sleeping, i explained i have gone to the shops ,all my bags are in the car , recon i can get to Calgary before she wakes up.

the wedding band may have properties similar to the ring in the" lord of the the rings", so i need support through this time which i hope to find in a local bar.!!!!!!! wish me luck

Biiba

Does that mean you're gonna get ring wraiths coming after you then? Be careful they might get you

In that case I'll wish you luck then.......