OWP Suggestion needed

[kratos]

Hi,
I am a permanent resident applying for a inland sponshorship for my spouse.
I am in need of some clarification and direction regarding applying for inland with or without an OWP.
a.) Spouse currently on a PGWP expiring 2021 August. ( I read that PGWP cannot be bridged if applying for PR under sponsorship)
b.) can I apply along with the OWP just to be on the safer side, he is working and I don't want any interruption in legal status to work because of this.
c.) I am aware that inland applications get processed in a year but this virus may delay the process just want to be on the safer side.

Really confused on this. Any direction is much appreciated

 

[Riley Haas]

Yes, you should apply for the open work permit as part of the inland sponsorship application.

I imagine the delays are going to be quite substantial as paper applications presumably are not be processed right now.

 

[kratos]

Thanks for the reply Riley, my only concern would be getting an open work permit approved before the existing one finishes. Would it not be a problem to hold two valid open work permits from different categories.

 

[Riley Haas]

Good question. My understanding is that the new one would supersede the old one but I don't know for sure. You could try to call IRCC about it but I don't know if they are even answering phones right now.

Alternatively you could ask an immigration consultant (IRCC) or lawyer.

 

[kratos]

Thanks will do that.

 

[Riley Haas]

Good luck