If your spouse is currently working or studying in Canada, or if you have applied to be sponsored for permanent residence by your spouse or partner in Canada, you may be eligible for an open work permit.

Spouse open work permit document checklist

The documents required for a Canadian spouse work permit will depend on the category you are applying under. Applicants may need to provide the following documents as part of their work permit application:

• Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) letter
• Provincial nomination certificate (if applicable)
• Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) (Quebec Acceptance Certificate) (if applicable)
• Completed application forms
• Proof of status in Canada
• Proof of spouse’s status in Canada
• Marriage certificate or proof of common-law status
• Proof of relationship to the principal applicant
• A valid copy of your passport
• Medical exam results (if requested)
• Proof of payment for applicable government fees

At Future Canvas Consultants, we can help you determine if you’re eligible for a spouse open work permit and guide you through the application process. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support you in your immigration journey to Canada.