Can dependents get a job in Canada?

Dependent children or spouses of Canadian citizens or PR holders can get a job and work in Canada with their work permit. Canada offers open work permits for dependent children and spouses willing to work in Canada. Spouses can apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), and dependent children can apply for an open work permit if they are being sponsored by a foreign worker in Canada who has acquired Canada PR or Canadian citizenship.

 

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Canada Open Work Permit

Canada offers open work permits for foreign workers willing to work for any employer from any location and switch employers and job locations freely. Dependents of Canadian citizens willing to work in Canada can apply for open work permits. Canada also offers the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) for dependent spouses of foreign workers who have acquired Canada PR or citizenship and are sponsoring their dependents.

 

Who is eligible to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit?

You would be eligible to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit if:

 

• You are legally married or are a common-law partner of a Canadian citizen or PR holder
• You are sponsored by your spouse or common-law partner
• You are a legal temporary resident in Canada residing on a dependent visa
• Your spouse or common-law partner has a valid Canadian study permit or work permit

 

Note: Dependent spouses waiting for their PR application to be processed can also apply for SOWP in Canada.

 

SOWP Requirements

The following are the documents required to apply for SOWP in Canada:

 

• A valid and original passport
• A completed SOWP application form
• Proof of immigrant status in Canada
• Proof of relationship with spouse
• Details of the current immigrant status of your spouse
• Medical fitness certificates
• Criminal clearance reports
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Visa application fee payment receipt

 

How to apply for SOWP?

The steps to apply for SOWP in Canada are listed below:

 

Step 1: Check if you are eligible

Step 2: Arrange all the documents required

Step 3: Fill out the visa application form

Step 4: Apply for the SOWP

Step 5: Work in Canada upon approval

 

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