Spouse Open Work Permit

Full-time students who have a valid study visa may apply for an open work permit on behalf of their spouses or common-law partners. The spouse or common-law partner of the international student may work if they have an open work permit. Your spouse or partner can apply without a job offer, and his or her permit will be good for the same amount of time as your study permit. This is a great way for your spouse or common-law partner to get involved in the neighborhood, obtain useful work experience, and make some additional cash.

If you’re an accompanying dependent child To be eligible for an open work permit as a dependent child, both of the following criteria must be met:

The principal applicant you’re accompanying must be

In a genuine relationship with their sponsor included in an application for permanent residence, and have an AOR letter confirming that their permanent residence application is being processed living with their sponsor You must be living with your family member (the principal applicant) and their sponsor.

Principal permanent residence applicant

When you apply for your open work permit, you must also be

in a genuine relationship with your sponsor

included in an application for permanent residence, and have an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) letter confirming that your permanent residence application is being processed

living with your sponsor