Spouse Open Work Permit

A spouse open work permit allows the spouse of certain temporary Canadian permit holders to work anywhere in Canada, for any employer, with few restrictions.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements for a spousal open work permit are:

• Must be in a genuine relationship with a qualifying foreign national principal applicant, permanent resident, or citizen;
• Must be eligible to apply as the spouse of a qualifying foreign national, or as an in Canada sponsorship applicant (see above); and
• Are not criminally or medically inadmissible to Canada
• Spousal open work permit candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds for their stay in Canada. 

Applicants must also be able to provide documents from the following list:

• Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) letter
• Provincial nomination certificate (if applicable)
• Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) (Quebec Acceptance Certificate) (if applicable)
• Completed application forms
• Proof of status in Canada
• Proof of spouse’s status in Canada
• Marriage certificate or proof of common-law status
• Proof of relationship to the principal applicant
• A valid copy of your passport
• Medical exam results (if requested)
• Proof of payment for applicable government fees
• Spouse open work permit medical request
• You may require a medical exam as well

Futurix consultants are always available to help with your Spouse Open Work Permit application ensuring it is processed quickly and efficiently.