IRCC Expands Open Work Permit Eligibility for Spouses and Children from 30th Jan, 2023

Highlights: IRCC to make changes in the eligibility of open work permit

• Primary applicants can apply for an open work permit and their family members can simultaneously apply for a visit, work, or study visa
• Spouses and common-law partners can also apply for an open work permit
• The new rule will become effective from January 30, 2023.

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Eligibility criteria for open work permit to be changed from January 30, 2023

IRCC will expand the eligibility criteria for the dependents of temporary foreign workers. Spouses, common-law partners, and children can accompany the primary applicants by applying for a visit, work, or study visas. Here are the eligibility criteria for dependents:

• The primary work permit holder should
  • Be working in any job of the TEER categories from 0 to 5 or
  • Have an open work permit
• The economic classes permanent resident applicants should have a work permit to invite their spouses, common-law partners, and dependents.

Work for any employer in Canada

Spouses or common-law partners can apply for an open work permit and work with any employer. If they do not have the eligibility of getting an open work permit, they may be eligible for other types of work permits. There can be cases that employers have to apply for labour market impact assessment.

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Other options to migrate to Canada for spouses and common-law partner

If spouses or common-law partners are not interested to work in Canada, they can apply for visit or study visa. Dependent children will also be allowed to apply for study, work, or visit visas.

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