SOWP in Canada

SOWP 

Your spouse or common-law partner maybe eligible to apply for the Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP) if you are a skilled worker on work permit or an international student on study permit in Canada. Having an open work permit enables your spouse or partner to work on or off campus full time while you study or work here.

Your spouse/partner can apply for a work permit before or after they arrive in Canada. The work permit will be issued for the same length of time as your study or work permit. Your spouse/partner does not need a job offer to apply for a work permit. Your spouse/partner may be eligible for an open work permit if you:

In case of Spouse of international student

  • Have a valid study permit
  • Are a full time student at one of these types of schools:
    • A public post-secondary school such as a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec
    • A private college-level school in Quebec
    • A Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law (for example,
      bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree)

In case of Skill Worker on a work permit

You can also apply for the SOWP for your spouse when you are on your work permit. If you are working under the National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill type 0, A or B approved to work in Canada six months or longer.

Processing an open work permit usually takes several months. There are many factors that can affect the processing time. Your spouse or common law partner’s work permit will be valid for the same period of time as your study or work permit.

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