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Open Work Permit

Canada
Dependent Visa

Spouses of Canadian PR holders, Express Entry applicants and study permit holders at eligible institutions can obtain open work permits — meaning they can work for any employer in Canada.

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Permit Type
Open Work Permit
Timeline
8 to 16 weeks
Work Rights
Any employer in Canada
Documents and Requirements

What you need
to apply

  • Primary applicant's valid Canadian study or work permit, or PR confirmation
  • Marriage certificate or proof of common-law partnership (for spouse)
  • Birth certificates (for dependent children)
  • Applicant's valid passport
  • Proof of relationship
  • Proof of funds if not covered by primary applicant's finances
  • Photos as per IRCC specifications
Key Notes
  • Spouses of Express Entry candidates in the pool are not eligible for an open work permit until the primary applicant has received an ITA
  • Spouses of Canadian students at eligible degree-granting institutions can obtain open work permits
  • Open work permits allow work for any employer with no employer-specific restrictions
  • Dependent children can study in Canada on their parent's permit without a separate study permit in most cases
Pro Tip

Prioritise getting the marriage certificate apostilled well in advance. IRCC places significant weight on proof of genuine relationship and a thorough document package is essential.

Bring your family to Canada

We handle the dependent visa from eligibility check to approval, including all document preparation and submission.

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Our service fee is quoted during your consultation. Government fees are separate.
The Process

How it works

01

Eligibility Check

We confirm primary permit type and dependent category.

02

Document Preparation

Full IRCC document package including apostilled marriage cert.

03

Application Filing

Submitted online via the IRCC portal.

04

Open Work Permit

Issued with your dependent visa upon approval.

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