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Spousal Open Work Permit Guide

For spouses of students and workers in Canada

Whether your spouse's job or programme qualifies you under the current rules, how to prove your relationship, and every step of applying from India or from inside Canada.

What's inside

7 parts · about 25–30 pages

Do you still qualify?The current occupation and programme categories, explained plainly.
Proving a genuine relationshipWhat evidence officers look for, for married and common-law couples.
Your spouse's documentsPermits, employment or enrolment letters and pay slips.
Applying from India or from inside CanadaThe two routes, and which one applies to you.
Master document checklistEverything to upload, with letter templates.
Step by step, from account to permitOnline application, biometrics and the port-of-entry or approval stage.
Common mistakes and refusalsWhat goes wrong most often, and how to avoid it.

Who it's for

Spouses and common-law partners of international students in Canada
Spouses and partners of foreign workers in Canada
Couples planning to move to Canada together

Questions

Is this legal advice?

No. The guide is general information to help you prepare and file your own application. It does not assess your personal case, and nobody can guarantee a visa.

What happens when IRCC changes the rules?

We review every guide monthly and whenever IRCC announces a change. You receive each new edition free for 12 months from purchase.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, a full refund if you ask before you download the guide. Once downloaded, a digital guide cannot be returned.