Changes to Open Work Permits of Spouses of International Students
- March 19, 2024
- Posted by: CMSadmin
- Category: Uncategorized
“If your spouse or common-law partner is applying for an open work permit on or after March 19, 2024
Starting March 19, 2024, your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit if you have a valid study permit and you are studying in either
- a master’s or doctoral degree program in a university or polytechnic institution, or
- one of the following professional degree programs at a university:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS, DMD)
- Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor (LLB, JD, BCL)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN, BSN, BNSc)
- Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.)
- Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng., BE, BASc)
If your spouse or common-law partner applied for an open work permit before March 19, 2024
Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit if you meet the following 3 requirements:
- You have a valid study permit.
- You’re eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
- You’re a full-time student.
If your spouse or common-law partner is applying to extend their existing open work permit under this stream
Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible to extend their existing open work permit under this stream if you meet 3 requirements:
- You have a valid study permit.
- You’re eligible for a PGWP.
- You’re a full-time student.”