SOWP
Spousal Open Work Permit
Coming to Canada as a student or worker?? Bring your spouse along with you on an open work permit!!!
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Spousal Open work permits for spouses of skilled workers and full-time students.
If you are the spouse of a skilled worker or a full time student, you may be eligible for a work permit without an offer an employment.
Spouse of a Study work permit holder:
If you would like to apply for an open work permit, you would need the following:
- A Valid study permit for your spouse. The permit should have 6 months or longer validity at the time of application.
- Proof that he/she is a full time student at a designated learning institution.
- Proof of ties to your home country.
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of your relationship.
Spouse of a Work permit holder:
To apply for an open work permit, you would require the following.
- A work permit (copy) of your spouse valid for atleast 6 months, or longer.
- A letter confirming his/her employment in a NOC skill level O, A or B job.
- 3 recent pay-stubs
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of relationship