{"id":3209,"date":"2018-05-02T08:01:50","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T08:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/borderslawfirm.com\/?page_id=256"},"modified":"2021-09-07T12:59:55","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T18:59:55","slug":"spousal-work-permits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/borderslawfirm.com\/personal-immigration\/canadian-temporary-visas\/spousal-work-permits\/","title":{"rendered":"Spousal Work Permits"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Spouses and common-law partners of skilled workers, full-time students, and principal applicants of certain permanent resident applications may be eligible to work in Canada on an open work permit provided relevant preconditions are met.<\/p>

These open work permits do not restrict the spouse to a specific employer, location and occupation. The spouse\u2019s work permit will be issued for no longer than the principal\u2019s permit period.<\/p>

If the principal is a foreign worker<\/h3>

For the spouse to qualify for the permit, first the principal foreign worker must be employed in skilled work that falls within National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B. This includes management and professional occupations and technical or skilled tradespersons. Documentation confirming the principal\u2019s current employment and duties as a skilled worker must be submitted with the spouse\u2019s work permit application.<\/p>

Secondly, the principal\u2019s work permit must be valid for a period of at least six months. If the principal is authorized to work without a work permit, evidence must be provided that they are working for a minimum of six months.<\/p>

If the principal is a student<\/h3>

For the spouse to qualify, the principal must hold a valid study permit and be a full-time student at either:<\/p>