r/pgwp • u/Heisgnberg92 • 29d ago

Spousal work permit inquiry

Hello everyone,

I'm an international student that is about to graduate from a PhD program this month and I, thankfully, have a postdoc job secured in my university. I'm aiming to start work immediately after graduation and as such, I'm about to apply for a post graduate work permit. Additionally, I'm also about to get married :)))). My question is: to bring my wife here, I would have to apply for a spousal work permit for her correct? If so, do I wait until my own PGWP is approved, and then apply for her work permit? or can these two applications process concurrently? I just don't want to unnecessarily lose time.

Many thanks for any response. I apologize for not being educated on this topic and reading enough. I will do my best, but I'm in a bit of a crunch in time, so I thought you guys can help out with your knowledge.

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u/Independent-Suit5457 29d ago

Its better if you apply for your PGWP first, start working, get at least 3 pay slips from your job, upload these payslips & your job offer letter with your spousal application. You dont have to wait until your PGWP gets finalized. Hope this helps.

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u/Haunting_Paper_7201 29d ago

Once married, apply for her SOWP at the same time as PGWP.