September 27: Open Spousal Work Permit Program Update- IRCC

Public policy, competitiveness and economy [R205(c)(ii) – C41, C42, C43, C44, C45] – Canadian interest – International Mobility Program

[C42] Spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders
Spouses or common-law partners of certain foreign nationals who hold a study permit and study on a full-time basis in post-graduation work permit- eligible study programs and institutions may apply for an open work permit under the LMIA exemption category C42, as work designated by the Minister.

This LMIA exemption category is intended for spouses who are not, themselves, already study permit holders actively engaged in full- time studies. Allowing spouses to enter Canada and work is designed to increase the competitiveness of Canada’s academic institutions or economy in Post-graduation work permit eligible study programs and institutions.
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