Who This May Suit
Spouses of eligible international students
Spouses of eligible foreign workers
Spouses applying through an eligible permanent-residence context
Current permit holders assessing an extension
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Spousal Open Work Permits
Spousal open-work-permit eligibility is category-specific and has changed in recent years. The principal applicant’s programme, occupation, permit and remaining validity can all matter.
What We Review
Principal applicant’s status and eligibility category
Marriage or common-law evidence
Occupation, programme or PR-pathway documents
Status, passport and permit-expiry dates
How We Help
Eligibility screening under current rules
Relationship-evidence plan
Principal and spouse document coordination
Extension or alternative-route discussion
Issues to Watch
Relying on outdated eligibility rules
Insufficient relationship evidence
Principal applicant not meeting the qualifying category
Permit validity limited by another document
Start with Your Facts
30 Minutes. CAD $50.
Discuss your goal, current status, deadlines and documents before deciding on a larger service.
Official Context
Rules Change. Verify the Current Programme.
This page is general information, not a guarantee of eligibility or outcome. The official government source and your individual facts control the assessment.