In-person class cancellation and work-from-home / Annulation des cours en présentiel et télétravail

Updated: Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:14
In-person class cancellation and work-from-home / Annulation des cours en présentiel et télétravail. McGILL ALERT! Due to freezing rain all in-person classes and activities on Wednesday, March 11, will be cancelled. Staff are asked not to come to campus tomorrow unless they are required on site by their supervisor to perform necessary functions and activities. See your McGill email for more information.
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ALERTE McGILL! En raison de la pluie verglaçante, tous les cours et activités en présentiel prévus pour le mercredi 11 mars sont annulés. Nous demandons au personnel de ne pas se présenter sur le campus demain, à moins que leur superviseur ne leur demande d’être sur place pour accomplir des fonctions ou activités nécessaires au fonctionnement du campus. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter vos courriels de McGill.

ISS is now located in Brown Bldg., Suite 4100.

ISS is open Mondays to Fridays, 10am - 4pm both in-person and virtually.

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McGill.CA / International Student Services / Work & Permits / Open Work Permit for Spouses

Applying from Inside of Canada

You can apply for an open work permit or renewal of the open work permit for your spouse or common-law partner from inside Canada for the following two scenarios:
  1. Scenario A: Together with your Study Permit Renewal Application OR
  2. Scenario B: Separately from your Study Permit Renewal Application 

If you are applying for the first application of an open work permit for your spouse or common-law partner from inside Canada, they must be inside Canada as a visitor. 

How to apply online

  1. Start by filling out the Check your eligibility to apply questionnaire

    Scenario A: You are applying for the open work permit (first application or renewal) for your spouse or common-law partner with your study permit renewal application.

    1. Enter that you would like to study in Canada in the questionnaire.
    2. Answer the questions as follows:
      Q: Do you want to submit an application for a family member?
      A: Yes
      Q: Why is your family member visiting Canada?
      A: Work with an Open Work permit

    Scenario B: Your spouse/common-law partner is applying for the open work permit (first application or renewal) separately from your study permit application.

    1. Your spouse/common-law partner must enter that they would like to work in Canada in their questionnaire.
    2. Answer the questions as follows:
      Q: I have a job offer and my employer gave me an offer of employment number or LMIA number.
      A: No
      Q: Are you a spouse or common-law partner of a person who holds a study permit?
      A: Yes.

  2. Write down the personal reference code you are given at the end of the questionnaire.

  3. Log into your IRCC Secure Account (or register for an account - also known as a "GC Key" - if you don't have one already)

  4. Complete the PDF Application Form(s) provided

    1. Save it to your desktop, and upload it to your application (the electronic signature is not needed).
    2. No job offer is necessary when applying for a spousal work permit. You can indicate "not applicable" in fields requesting this information.
    3. No Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is necessary for the above work permits; you can leave this section blank.
    4. NOTE: McGill's Designated Learning Institution number (DLI#) is O19359011033

  5. Upload required documents

    1. Upload the saved Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker (IMM 5710) form to the application
    2. When asked to upload your passport, be sure to include ALL stamped/marked pages of your passport. These should all be scanned into 1 document.
    3. Upload your Letter of Admission to McGill and your Proof of Enrolment Letter for the current term.
    4. Upload proof of relationship: either a Marriage Certificate or Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409)
    5. If your spouse/common-law partner was required to do a medical exam as part of their work permit application, upload proof of this (i.e. a receipt).
       

  6. Pay the required fees:

    1. Spousal work permit = $155 + $100 fee = $255

  7. Wait to receive your online work permit approval notice (Letter of Introduction).

    1. You can check processing times provided by IRCC to find out how long it will take before you get your Work Permit. Processing times vary according to volume and time of year.

If you are having problems with your IRCC secure account online application, we suggest you contact your IRCC directly (1-888-242-2100)..

Related Content:

Eligibility Criteria
Applying from Outside of Canada
Applying at Border
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