May allow work for many employers in Canada.
Spouse Open Work Permit
Stay Together. Work in Canada. Build Your Future as a Family.
A spouse open work permit may allow an eligible spouse or common-law partner to work in Canada while their partner studies, works, or moves through an eligible immigration process.
Helps couples stay together during their Canadian journey.
Gain Canadian work experience and income.
Understand eligibility, timing, and documents.
Who may qualify?
- Spouses or common-law partners of eligible workers or students.
- Spouses connected to certain PR or temporary residence pathways.
- Applicants who can prove the genuine relationship.
- Applicants who meet status and admissibility requirements.
Documents may include
- Marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship.
- Partner's status and study/work documents.
- Proof of employment, program, or eligibility category.
- Identity, travel, and supporting relationship documents.
Common concerns
- Eligibility changes based on the partner's situation.
- Incomplete relationship proof.
- Timing issues when status is expiring.
- Documents that do not clearly support the category.
How we help
We review your relationship proof, partner's status, eligibility category, timelines, and supporting documents before application submission.
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Book a consultation and we will review your eligibility, documents, and next steps.
Check eligibility.
Organize evidence.
Prepare forms.
Apply online.
IRCC review.
Start working if approved.
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