You may be eligible for an open work permit if you are the spouse or common-law partner of someone with a valid Work Permit or Study Permit in Canada.

In your application you must demonstrate that you are in a genuine relationship with your spouse or common-law partner. You must also verify that you meet the general eligibility requirements for a work permit including:

• Prove that you have sufficient ties to your home country and that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires
• Financial capability to support your stay and return home
• No criminal record and provide a Police Clearance Certificate if needed
• Be in good health and have a medical exam if needed

If your spouse or common-law partner is temporarily working in Canada:

Your spouse or common-law partner must be working in an occupation falling under TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. They must also be authorized to work for at least 6 months after you apply for your Work Permit.

If your spouse or common-law partner is temporarily studying in Canada:

Your spouse or common-law partner must be studying at a public post-secondary school, such as a college or university, or a collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) in Quebec. They must also be in a post-graduation work permit-eligible program of study.

Ready to reunite with your spouse and work in Canada at the same time? Mann Immigration Services has you covered.