Spouse/Partner Open Work Permit

If you are a student in Canada, your spouse or a common-law partner can apply for an open work permit in specific cases, allowing them to work for any employer.

Eligibility

  • You must hold a study permit that is valid
  • You must be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
  • You must be a full-time student in any one of these institutions
  • A public post-secondary institution like a college, university, or CEGEP (in Quebec)
  • A private institution that can legally award degrees
  • A private college-level institution in Quebec

Things to take note of

  • The Open Work Permit will usually be the same length as your study permit.
  • Your spouse or common-law partner will not need a confirmed job offer to apply for this type of work permit.
  • Your spouse or common-law partner can apply for the open work permit after arriving in Canada too.
Do you want to know if your spouse or common-law partner is eligible to apply for the Spouse/Partner Open Work Permit? Bunchberry can help you understand the eligibility criteria and process the application.

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