Open Work Permit for Spouse or Common Law Partner
Your spouse or common-law partner may be able to apply for an open work permit if they meet the eligibility criteria. An open work permit allows your spouse or partner to work for any employer in Canada except for ineligible employers.
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Open work permit for spouse and common-law partner is a way through which the government shows support for families. Open work permits for spouses and common-law partners gives applicants the opportunity to work and contribute to the Canadian economy while providing a measure of family togetherness, certainty and stability to spouses and common-law partners of those who apply for permanent residence under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class, skilled workers, international students in Canada. To be eligible for open work permit, your spouse or common-law partner must have a valid study or work permit in Canada or you are waiting on a decision on an application for permanent residence from inside Canada.
- Spouses and common-law partners who apply for permanent residence under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class
- Spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker
- Spouse or partner of an international student
- Spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program
- Spouse of an open work permit holder
There are two methods of applying for a Spouse and common-law partner open work permit. You can either apply online or submit a paper-based application at a visa application center in your Country.
The fees you have to pay to the government include your application processing fee of $155 for one individual and an open work permit holder fee $100. You Might need to pay other third-party fees directly to the third party depending on your situation, including Visa application center fee, medical examination fee, police clearance certificate fee.
If required, applicants must give their biometrics. Fingerprints and photos will be taken. Visit this link to learn more about how to give your biometrics. Estimated Cost – $85 Individual, $170 Family.
Standard Processing Time for Open Work Permit application: The processing times for Open Work Permit applications vary from one country to another. Follow this link to check the processing time for your Country.
On July 30, 2020, the Government of Canada extended the open work permit pilot for spouses and common-law partners applying for permanent residence under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class until the necessary regulatory changes come into effect to permanently implement this policy. Open Work Permit Pilot Program for Spouses and Common-law Partner in Canada Class
Work Permit Holder By Gender 2010-2015
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Data Source: Open Data Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit holders with a valid permit on December 31st by gender and age, 1996 to 2015
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