Reply To: Remark on SOWP

#2955
Al Parsai
Keymaster

This situation arises because officers under R185 have the authority to impose conditions on work permits. In your client’s case, the condition on the OWP specifies that it is only valid while the spouse is a full-time enrolled student in a PGWP-eligible program. While such conditions are not common, they are legally valid.

This condition is no longer met once the spouse completes their studies and receives their completion letter. While the work permit does not expire until August 30, 2025, the authorization to work under the license ends when the condition is no longer satisfied. Therefore, your client cannot continue working after the spouse finishes their studies. However, they may remain in Canada (without working) up to the expiration date of the permit.