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91丝瓜视频.CA / International Student Services / Work & Permits / Open Work Permit for Spouses

Applying from Inside of Canada

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You can apply for an open work permit or renewal of the open work permit for your spouse or common-law partner from inside Canada for the following two scenarios:
  1. Scenario A: Together with your Study Permit Renewal Application OR
  2. Scenario B: Separately from your Study Permit Renewal Application听

If you are applying for the first application of an open work permit for your spouse or common-law partner from inside Canada, they must be inside Canada as a visitor.听

How to apply online

  1. Start by filling out the questionnaire

    Scenario A: You are applying for the open work permit (first application or renewal) for your spouse or common-law partner with your study permit renewal听application.

    1. Enter that you would like to study in Canada in the questionnaire.
    2. Answer the questions as follows:
      Q: Do you want to submit an application for a ?
      A: Yes
      Q: Why is your family member visiting Canada?
      A: Work with an Open Work permit

    Scenario B: Your spouse/common-law partner is applying for the open work permit (first application or renewal) separately from your study permit application.

    1. Your spouse/common-law partner must enter that they would like to work in Canada in their questionnaire.
    2. Answer the questions as follows:
      Q: I have a job offer and my employer gave me an offer of employment number or LMIA number.
      A: No
      Q: Are you a spouse or common-law partner of a person who holds a study permit?
      A: Yes.

  2. Write down the personal reference code you are given at the end of the questionnaire.

  3. Log into your (or register for an account - also known as a "GC Key" - if you don't have one already)

  4. Complete the PDF Application Form(s) provided

    1. Save it to your desktop, and upload it to your application (the electronic signature is not needed).
    2. No job offer is necessary when applying for a spousal work permit. You can indicate "not applicable" in fields requesting this information.
    3. No Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is necessary for the above work permits; you can leave this section blank.
    4. NOTE: 91丝瓜视频's Designated Learning Institution number (DLI#) is O19359011033

  5. Upload required documents

    1. Upload the saved form to the application
    2. When asked to upload your passport, be sure to include ALL stamped/marked pages of your passport. These should all be scanned into 1 document.
    3. Upload your Letter of Admission to 91丝瓜视频 and your Proof of Enrolment Letter for the current term.
    4. Upload proof of relationship: either a听Marriage Certificate or
    5. If your spouse/common-law partner was required to do a medical exam as part of their work permit application, upload proof of this (i.e. a receipt).
      听

  6. Pay the required fees:

    1. Spousal work permit = $155 + $100 fee = $255

  7. Wait to receive your online work permit approval notice (Letter of Introduction).

    1. You can provided by IRCC to find out how long it will take before you get your Work Permit. Processing times vary according to volume and time of year.

If you are having problems with your IRCC secure account online application, we suggest you contact your IRCC directly (1-888-242-2100)..

Related Content:

Eligibility Criteria
Applying from Outside of Canada
Applying at Border
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