SPOUSE OPEN WORK PERMIT APPLICATION
A Spouse Open Work Permit allows the spouse or common-law partner of a foreign worker or student in Canada to work. It is not job-specific, allowing the holder to work with any employer. The work permit is typically valid for the same duration as the primary applicant's study or work permit.
HOW LONG IS THE OPEN WORK PERMIT VALID?
The spouse or common-law partner’s work permit is valid for the same duration as the primary applicant's study or work permit.
Eligibility for Spouse Open Work Permit:
You may be eligible for an open work permit if:
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You are the spouse or common-law partner of an international student who graduated from a Designated Learning Institution and is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
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You are a student who cannot meet the costs of your studies (destitute student).
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You hold an employer-specific work permit and are experiencing abuse or at risk of abuse related to your job.
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You have applied for permanent residence in Canada.
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You are a dependent family member of someone who has applied for permanent residence.
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You are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student.
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You are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.
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You are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person, or their family member.
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You are under an unenforceable removal order.
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You hold a temporary resident permit.
SPOUSE OPEN WORK PERMIT APPLICATION
A Spouse Open Work Permit allows the spouse or common-law partner of a foreign worker or student in Canada to work. It is not job-specific, allowing the holder to work with any employer. The work permit is typically valid for the same duration as the primary applicant's study or work permit.
HOW LONG IS THE OPEN WORK PERMIT VALID?
The spouse or common-law partner’s work permit is valid for the same duration as the primary applicant's study or work permit.
Eligibility for Spouse Open Work Permit:
You may be eligible for an open work permit if:
-
You are the spouse or common-law partner of an international student who graduated from a Designated Learning Institution and is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
-
You are a student who cannot meet the costs of your studies (destitute student).
-
You hold an employer-specific work permit and are experiencing abuse or at risk of abuse related to your job.
-
You have applied for permanent residence in Canada.
-
You are a dependent family member of someone who has applied for permanent residence.
-
You are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student.
-
You are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.
-
You are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person, or their family member.
-
You are under an unenforceable removal order.
-
You hold a temporary resident permit.
SPOUSE OPEN WORK PERMIT APPLICATION
A Spouse Open Work Permit allows the spouse or common-law partner of a foreign worker or student in Canada to work. It is not job-specific, allowing the holder to work with any employer. The work permit is typically valid for the same duration as the primary applicant's study or work permit.
HOW LONG IS THE OPEN WORK PERMIT VALID?
The spouse or common-law partner’s work permit is valid for the same duration as the primary applicant's study or work permit.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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You may be eligible for an open work permit if:
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You are the spouse or common-law partner of an international student who graduated from a Designated Learning Institution and is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
-
You are a student who cannot meet the costs of your studies (destitute student).
-
You hold an employer-specific work permit and are experiencing abuse or at risk of abuse related to your job.
-
You have applied for permanent residence in Canada.
-
You are a dependent family member of someone who has applied for permanent residence.
-
You are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student.
-
You are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.
-
You are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person, or their family member.
-
You are under an unenforceable removal order.
-
You hold a temporary resident permit.