Open Work Permit for Spouse or Common Law Partner

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Open Work Permit for Spouse or Common Law Partner

Post-Graduate Work Permit Program

I came to Canada on a Landing Permanent Residency(PR) in June 2018 via the Express Entry system.

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Open Work Permit for Spouse or Common Law Partner

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Open Work Permit for Spouse or Common Law Partner

Current Status Program:

This program is active and accepting applications on an on-going basis.

Program Overview:

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.

Key Highlights About the Program

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.

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You must have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level or been a self-employed person in cultural activities or athletics.
You must be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada
You must meet the program’s selection criteria such as experience, education, age, language abilities, adaptability.
You must meet the medical admissibility requirement.
You must meet other admissibility requirements such as having no criminal record or must not be a security risk.

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You must show sufficient proof of funds for yourself and any dependent family member.

Program Specific Data Analysis

Work Permit Holder by Gender

Data Source: TR-IMP Gender Skill Level Open Data

Key Candidates for the Program

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

Step by Step Process

Step 1

Gather Your Documents

Use the document checklist to gather all the required documents for your open work permit application.Document checklist for outside of Canada work permit and Document checklist for inside Canada work permit.

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Step 2

Fill Out The Forms

Read the instruction guide carefully before filling out all the required forms. Ensure the forms are complete and accurate.You must sign and date the application forms. Follow the links for more information Instruction guide for open work permit inside Canada and Instruction guide for open work permit outside Canada

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Step 3

Pay The Fees

Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa after receiving an invitation to apply through the express entry online system. Fill out the form and upload your documents.

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Step 4

Submit Your Application

After completing the above steps, the next step is to submit your application either online or at a Visa application centres (VACs).

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HOW TO APPLY

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.

Online Application
Paper-Based Application

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To make an online application, you will be required to complete the necessary form, validate, print, sign, and upload the forms and the supporting documents.

To successfully submit an online application, you need the following:

A scanner or camera to scan or capture the electronic copies of all your supporting documents which must be uploaded,
A valid credit card to make payment online

The first step will be required to create an account online. Follow this link to create an account online.

Once the account has been created, you will start an application for an open work permit by answering some questions. Your answers to these questions will be used to create a personalized document checklist for you.

Submit your application, upload all your supporting documents, and make payment for your application online. Your online account can also be used to get messages related to your application, check the status of your application, and update your information if necessary.

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To submit a paper-based application, applicants must read the instruction guide to get all the details to apply on paper. Complete all your forms and gather all your supporting documents. Visit a Visa application center (VACs) to submit your paper application. The service fee charged by VAC differs from one country to another. Follow this link to find out about VAC in your country. Read the instruction to apply on paper (In Canada applicants) and instruction to apply on paper (Outside Canada applicants).

Payment of Fees

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.

Biometrics

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.

Processing time

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.

Latest Program Updates

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

Historical Program Data

Work Permit Holder by Gender 2010-2015

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
- References
  - IRCC Website on Open Work Permit
  - Open Work Permit Pilot Program for Spouses and Common-law Partner in Canada Class

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