The voice of Canadian immigration
close
  • Immigration
    • Express Entry
    • PNP
    • Canada
    • Quebec
  • Work
  • Study
  • Settle
    • Bank with TD
  • Sponsors
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise with us
CIC News > Latest News > Open Work Permit Pilot

Open Work Permit Pilot

Staying in Canada with your spouse

Spouses and common-law partners of Canadians who are applying for permanent residence have the option to stay in Canada legally with an open work permit.

By Shelby Thevenot

Sponsoring common-law partners to Canada during coronavirus

Canada’s travel restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus do not extend to immediate family members, including common-law partners.

By Shelby Thevenot

Open Work Permit Pilot for sponsored spouses and common-law partners in Canada extended

Canada’s federal government is extending its Open Work Permit Pilot for sponsored spouses and common-law partners who are living in Canada and in the process of applying for permanent residence under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class.  

By CIC News
Trending
  • Express Entry: Canada holds largest all-program draw ever

  • Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders

  • Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives

  • Can I travel back to my home country after submitting my electronic Application for Permanent Residence through Express Entry?

  • Labour Force Survey: Employment in Canada held steady in February 2023

  • Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island invite candidates for provincial nomination in most recent draws

  • About
  • Our Standards
  • Advertise with us
Subscribe to our Newsletter

© CIC News