Spousal Open Work Permit – First Sense Consultant
Reunite and Work in Canada with Your Partner
At First Sense Consultant, we help families stay together. If your spouse or common-law partner is living, studying, or working in Canada, you may be eligible to join them and legally work full-time through the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP).
This permit not only keeps families united but also offers a pathway to financial independence and Canadian experience.
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What is a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)?
The Spousal Open Work Permit allows the spouse or common-law partner of certain temporary residents in Canada to work for any employer, in any location, without needing a job offer in advance.
It is an open work permit, meaning there are no job restrictions, and it’s typically issued for the same duration as the partner’s study or work permit.
Required Documents
Our experts at First Sense Consultant guide you in gathering and organizing all necessary documents, including:
Copy of spouse’s study/work permit
Proof of relationship (marriage certificate or common-law declaration)
Passport and travel documents
Spouse’s job letter or enrollment letter
Proof of financial support (if required)
Digital photos, medical exam (if required), biometrics
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Who is Eligible?
You may qualify for a Spousal Open Work Permit if your spouse or partner is:
✅ A foreign worker in Canada with a valid work permit (usually in a skilled occupation – TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 under NOC system)
✅ An international student enrolled in a full-time program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
✅ Applying for permanent residency under the inland spousal sponsorship category (within Canada)
