• Eligibility Criteria

    Eligibility Criteria

    Discover the eligibility conditions for your spouse or common-law partner to qualify for an open work permit.

  • Applying from Outside of Canada

    Applying from Outside of Canada


    Learn about how to apply an open work permit for your spouse or comm-law partner from outside Canada.

  • Applying from Inside of Canada

    Applying from Inside of Canada


    Learn about how to apply an open work permit for your spouse or comm-law partner from inside Canada.

  • Applying at the Port of Entry

    Applying at the Port of Entry


    Learn if you can apply an open work permit for your spouse or comm-law partner at the border/port of entry.