Open work permit in Canada allows the permit holder to work in Canada with any employer, with a few exceptions. Spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner living in Canada currently being sponsored for permanent residence or an accompanying dependent child of the principal applicant may be eligible for open work permit.
In addition, the spouses and common-law partners of sponsored some international students may also be eligible for an open work permit.
A spousal open work permit allows the spouses of sponsors or spouses of foreign students at college or university to work for any eligible Canadian employer.
The spousal open work permit for skilled workers category is exempt from LMIA assessment under code C41, while the validity of the open work permit for spouses of foreign students usually coincides with the spouse’s study permit.
You can apply for an open work permit if you’re one of the following:
When you apply for your open work permit, you must also be
Starting April 30, 2024, your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit if you have a valid study permit and you’re
One of the main reasons spousal open work permits are refused is that the applicant is unable to demonstrate sufficient proof of their relationship to their eligible spouse.
The processing time for Spouse Open Work Permit is one-four months.
If you or your spouse or common-law partner already have status in Canada, and have applied from within Canada for new permits, you both can remain in Canada under 'maintained status' (formerly known as 'implied status') while you wait for an answer.
A spouse or common-law partner of certain temporary foreign workers or international students in Canada may work for any employer during their stay, thanks to the Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP), one of these changes. Providing proof of finances is one of the requirements for getting a SOWP approved.
You can apply for an SOWP if you're one of the following: a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner living in Canada who's being sponsored for permanent residence. an accompanying dependent child of the principal applicant
SOWP has gained 100% success rates for clients whose partners are in Canada. A person on open work permit can work full time without any restrictions and can bring his/her dependend children as well.
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