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File your visa offers tailored services for open work permits for spouses. We also help with the extension of the permits for a seamless experience. 

Are you moving to Canada with your spouse and looking for job opportunities for a glorious career ahead? File Your Visa can help you with Spouse open Work Permit and Extensions for a career without a glitch. File Your Visa has a team of competent individuals who can help you with the documentation, processing, and interview preparation for your spouse's work permit procedures. 

What is a spouse open work permit?

The spouse open work permit applies to individuals planning to shift to Canada with their spouse, who are temporary permit holders in Canada. With fewer restrictions, this open work permit allows them to work anywhere in Canada. 

Who can apply for a spouse open work permit?

Any individual whose spouse is a temporary permit holder in Canada for study or work can apply for the spouse open work permit. The permit validity depends entirely on the permit status that the spouse has in Canada. 

Eligibility Criteria for SOWP:

An individual needs to meet the following conditions to be eligible for a spouse open work permit:

• Should be in a legal and genuine relationship with the principal applicant.

• Should be eligible to apply as a spouse of a qualifying foreign national or Canadian sponsorship applicant. 

• The individual must not be criminally or medically inadmissible in Canada. 

What is the validity of a spouse open work permit?

The SOWP is issued based on the primary applicant’s permit. Thus, the work permit will be valid until the spouse’s permit. However, the validity of the passport also plays an important role, as if the applicant’s passport expires soon, the work permit will be applicable until the expiry of the passport. 

What are the current extensions on the Spouse Open Work Permit? 

As of March 2023, the Canadian Immigration Department announced an extension of 18 months for the spouse open work permit to address the current labor shortage in the state. According to this upgrade, individuals whose work permits were bound to expire before 31st December 2023 can apply for an extension. 

The eligibility criteria for SOWP extension:

• The applicant must possess a valid work permit that will expire before 31st December 2023.

• The passport is valid for a minimum of 18 months beyond the expiration date of the SOWP.

• The applicant has a Canadian mailing address.

• The applicant must belong to one of these categories:

• Have a spouse with an open work permit or study permit in Canada. 

• Have applied for permanent residency and awaiting the decision.

Visa Application Whole Process

File Your Visa can help spouses traveling to Canada to apply for an open work permit or work through the extension. 

Ensure The Requirements: Contact us for detailed information on SOWP.

Collection The Documents: Share the documents, and we will handle the rest.

Fill Out The Required Form: Fill out the form to begin your SOWP procedures.