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, common-law partners, and dependent children 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 announcement by the Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, spouses of principal applicants working in any occupation from TEER 0–5 can also get the benefits of a Spousal Open Work Permit.
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 TEER from 0 to 5.
- 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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