New Temporary Policy Released By IRCC For Spousal Open Work Permit Eligibility
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- Eligibility for the Open Work permit extended by IRCC to the spouses and dependent children of work permit holders temporarily.
- Phase 1 of the new policy has been brought into action from January 30th, 2023
IRCC temporarily extends the open work permit for spouses, , and of work permit holders at all skill levels. Previously, the spousal open work permit was applicable for the spouses of the principal applicants working in a high-skill occupation defined under TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.
After the spouses of principal applicants working in any occupation from TEER 0鈥�5 can also get the benefits of a
The first phase of the new policy is currently in effect as of January 30, 2023. The later phases will be announced soon as well.
Phase | Effective Date |
Phase 1: Allows family members of employees who come to Canada to apply for an open work visa through the high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the International Mobility Program. | January 30, 2023 |
Phase 2: Following consultations, the legislation will be expanded to include family members of employees from the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. | To be decided |
Phase 3: Consultation with agricultural partners and stakeholders will be conducted to examine the practical viability of expanding the measure to cover family members of agricultural employees. | To be decided |
Who is eligible for the Spousal open work permit
Spouse, common-law partner, or dependent children of a work permit holder is eligible for the Spousal open work permit if the principal applicant
- Works in a job of any
- Have an open work permit like PGWPH (Post Graduate Work Permit Holder) at all skill levels.
- Is a permanent resident applicant under economic class and currently holding a valid work permit.
Who are dependent Children?
- Unmarried children or children who do not have a common Law partner.
- Children under the age of 22 years.
- Children over 22 years unable to support themselves due to physical or mental disabilities.
- Rely on their parents financially since before they turned 22.
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