I have already applied for a study permit extension. its…

You need to have your letter of completion and final transcript to apply for the PGWP. Once you get these, you can submit an PGWP application.

Can you tell me why there was a delay in getting these supporting documents after your course completion ?

In my opinion, due to the long delays now with Canada immigration, I would go ahead and submit your PGWP once you get your letter of completion and transcripts with the understanding that your study permit status is still valid because your study permit extension application should be approved and processed. This is important because your study permit needs to be valid when you submit a PGWP application.

Meanwhile, with the assumption going forward that your study permit extension application is awaiting process, you and your spouse can continue to work if your spouse's work permit is still valid. For you, there is implied status while awaiting for your study permit ext. application to be approved so you can continue to work.

Hope this answers your question.

I see - in that case, she also has implied status so she can continue to work. The start date of the validity of new work permit and your new study permit will be backdated to the expiry of your current work and study permits.

You should not cancel your application for a study permit extension because you need to be have a valid study permit when you apply for a PGWP

Here is the link from Canada immigration's website on how to apply for the PGWP and what supporting documentation you need

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/eligibility.html

In your PGWP application, you can clarify that you applied months ago to extend your study permit which they can see in the system, so this should not be a problem.

Your wife can continue to work because she has "implied" status until she gets her new work permit.

Does this answer your question ?

Yes, because you have implied status on your study permit extension application and she has implied status on her work permit application.

Has you received any acknowledgement of receipt for your study permit extension application yet - either online or by mail ?

Yes, it is because that means your extension application now in Canada Immigration's computer system and they will see once you submit your PGWP application.

You alone apply for a PGWP so you will be the principal applicant. Your wife will be issued a new work permit on the application you already submitted once your new study permit is issued.

Your wife's open work permit is currently tied to your study permit so if Canada Immigration issues a new study permit to you since your courses were suspended until August, 2020, your wife's work permit application should be also be approved.

A spouse of a PGWP holder is eligible to get a work permit if the spouse has a job in an occupation which is designated as Skill Level A, B or O which are usually professional, managerial or trade jobs and as long as your PGWP is longer than 6 months in duration.

Can you tell me what type of work your wife does ?

Yes it does. This is Skill Level A occupation so she will qualify to get a work permit tied to your PGWP.

Here is a helpful link from Canada Immigration's website to the Operational Guidelines for the PGWP and how the duration for your PGWP is calculated and how your spouse qualifies for a work permit ( go to the sublink at the bottom of the first page)

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/permit.html

Hope this answers your question.

Yes, it does because most PGWP holders are university or college graduates so the work they find will usually fall into Skill Level A, B or O occupations so that the accumulated work hours while on a PGWP can be counted towards their permanent resident application under the Canada Experience Class later on. For the CEC, only work experience under Skill Level A,B and O count.

Does this make sense ?

You do not need to have a Skill level A, B or O job now to get a PGWP but if you want your spouse to get a work permit when you have a PGWP, you will need a Skill Level A, B or O job and she will need one too.

Does this clarify things ?

Here is the link to the NOC page from Canada Immigration's website so that you can check which occupations are Skill Level A, B or O

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code.html

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Hi - Are you referring to a Canadian visitor visa which is in your passport which has also expired and the same for your wife ?

For now, you do not have to do anything because you will not be leaving Canada but you should apply to get another temporary resident visa later on which will allow you to re-enter Canada if you need to leave in the future.

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Yes, that is correct.

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You have 180 days from the day you receive your final transcript to apply for your PGWP. I understand your question but what you do will depend on how long your wife's work permit is extended for which I suspect may not a long time given that your studies finished at the end of August, 2020. I would start looking for a Skill Level A. B or O job now so that you can apply for a PGWP as soon as possible and accumulate enough payslips to help your wife get an open work permit under your PGWP so there is no interruption in her employment. If your study permit and work permit are extended for a longer period of time, you can wait to apply for the PGWP until you have found a such a job and your wife can continue to work on her former work permit.

If the validity of your wife's new work permit is short and you have applied and received PGWP but have not found a Skill Level A, B or O job yet and her work permit has expired, I would suggest that you apply for a visitor visa for your wife to make sure she stays in status until you do find such a job at which time you can then submit an application for a new open work permit for her.