Spousal Open Work Permit

A Canada spousal open work permit allows the spouse or common-law partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to work in Canada for any employer, in any occupation, for the duration of their sponsorship application. This means that the spouse or common-law partner does not need a job offer from a Canadian employer to be eligible for a work permit.

Canada Spousal Open Work Permit Process

1. Contact our expert team member to initiate the application process.
2. Gather all required documents. A detailed list can be obtained from our office.
3. Complete your application and submit it to IRCC with all supporting documents.
4. Upload all required documents and pay the application fee.
5. Your application will be submitted to IRCC for processing. IRCC will review your application and make a decision within 2-4 months.
6. If approved, you will receive a letter of approval and your open work permit.

Eligibility for a Canada Spousal Open Work Permit

• 1. You must be the spouse or common-law partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• 2. Your spouse or common-law partner must be living in Canada.
• 3. You must be living in Canada with your spouse or common-law partner.
• 4. You must have submitted an application for permanent residence under spousal or common-law sponsorship.

Types of Canada Spousal Open Work Permits

• 1. **Open work permit for a spouse or common-law partner in Canada**: This type of open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada, in any occupation.
• 2. **Open work permit for a spouse or common-law partner outside Canada**: This type of open work permit is available to spouses or common-law partners who are outside of Canada and whose permanent residence application is being processed.

Other Important Information

• 1. Your open work permit will be valid for the same length of time as your spouse or common-law partner’s work permit or study permit, or until your permanent residence application is decided, whichever is shorter.
• 2. You can apply for an extension of your open work permit if your spouse or common-law partner’s work permit or study permit is extended, or if your permanent residence application is not decided within the validity period of your open work permit.
• 3. You can work full-time or part-time on an open work permit.
• 4. You are not required to have a job offer to apply for an open work permit.
• 5. You can apply for an open work permit at any time, even if you are not currently working in Canada.