Spousal Open Work Permit

A Spousal Open Work Permit in Canada enables the spouses of skilled workers categorized under NOC skill levels 0, A, and B, as well as spouses of international students enrolled in Canadian colleges or universities, to work for any eligible employer in Canada. This permit is typically valid for a minimum of six months.

For spouses of skilled workers, the Spousal Open Work Permit is exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under exemption code C41. Meanwhile, the validity period for the Spousal Open Work Permit for spouses of foreign students is usually aligned with the duration of the student’s study permit.