spousal open work permit

Exploring the benefits of a spousal open work permit

Canada hopes to welcome 82,000 new permanent residents to Canada per year under Spousal Partner and children sponsorship programs. However, it can take over a year for Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process an application under this program. In the meantime, your spouse or partner may be able to obtain a Spousal Open […]

By Edana Robitaille

The details of obtaining a Spousal Open Work Permit

As part of the wider family class sponsorship programs, foreign nationals who have applied for permanent residence (PR) through the Spousal/Common-law Sponsorship Program, are now eligible to receive a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), while they wait for a decision from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

By Asheesh Moosapeta

How a spousal open work permit can allow you to work in Canada

Spousal sponsorship is an integral component of Canada’s family class immigration efforts, as Canada places a big emphasis on keeping loved ones together in this country.

By Vimal Sivakumar

What happens after you apply to sponsor your spouse for Canadian immigration?

After you apply to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner for Canadian immigration, you may wish to track the progress of your application, update your application, or otherwise communicate with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). There are also some important steps you must take before you can finally become a permanent resident of Canada.

By Shelby Thevenot

Can my spouse or partner work while their sponsorship application is being processed?

If you are sponsoring your spouse or partner in Canada, they can apply for an open work permit when they apply for permanent residence.

By Julia Hornstein

How to apply for a Canadian spousal open work permit

Spouses and common-law partners of Canadians can get an open work permit while their inland sponsorship application for permanent residence is being processed.

By Daniel Levy

The benefits of a spousal open work permit

Canada offers an open work permit to foreign nationals who are waiting for a decision on their inland spousal or common-law sponsorship application.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to apply for a Canadian open work permit

Open work permits allow foreign workers the flexibility to choose where they work in Canada.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to extend your temporary status in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers a number of options that allow temporary residents to stay in Canada, even when waiting on a decision for permanent residence, or temporary residence.

By Shelby Thevenot