Spouse Open Work Permit
SPOUSE OPEN WORK PERMIT
The open work permits are limited to applicants living in Canada who have submitted an application under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class, and who have temporary resident status or are eligible to restore their temporary resident status (as a visitor, student or worker) and live at the same address as their sponsor.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to the Open Work Permits pilot, you need to satisfy to the following main requirements:
Submit a permanent residence application under the Spouse Common-Law Partner Class
Have a Canadian citizen or permanent resident spouse or common-law partner who has submitted a sponsorship application on their behalf
Live at the same address as their sponsor
Have a valid temporary resident status in Canada, or an approved application for restoration status with authorization to work
APPLICATION OVERVIEW