Only way to get OPEN work permit?

[dbliss93]

The spouse of someone studying in Canada, can receive an open work permit.

Are there any other ways one can receive an open work permit?

Thank you!

 

[scylla]

The spouse of someone studying in Canada, can receive an open work permit.

Are there any other ways one can receive an open work permit?

Thank you!

Yes. Another way is if your spouse is in Canada on a work permit and has a NOC a, b or O skill level job. Another way is if you come to Canada on a study permit and complete a full time program that is at least eight months. Yet another way is if you are in Canada and you are sponsored for PR by your spouse who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. There are a few others and each require you to meet specific circumstances.

Do you have a spouse who is in Canada already? If so, what is their status?

 

[dbliss93]

Yes. Another way is if your spouse is in Canada on a work permit and has a NOC a, b or O skill level job. Another way is if you come to Canada on a study permit and complete a full time program that is at least eight months. Yet another way is if you are in Canada and you are sponsored for PR by your spouse who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. There are a few others and each require you to meet specific circumstances.

Do you have a spouse who is in Canada already? If so, what is their status?

No I don't.

So what I'm understanding, it's done via the spouse. Are there any other ways that one can get it on their own?

Thank you!

 

[scylla]

No I don't.

So what I'm understanding, it's done via the spouse. Are there any other ways that one can get it on their own?

Thank you!

Yes, there are ways you can get one on your own. As said in my post above, the main way would be to come to Canada on a study permit to complete a full time diploma or degree at a Canadian school. You will the. Qualify for an open work permit after you complete your studies.

 

[rj1411]

Hi if one's spouse is a Permanent Resident, can the other spouse come to Canada on visit visa and apply for PR and open work permit simultaneously

 

[scylla]

Hi if one's spouse is a Permanent Resident, can the other spouse come to Canada on visit visa and apply for PR and open work permit simultaneously

Yes, they can. Note that it's taking around 8 months for open work permits to be approved these days.