Highlights: Extension of Eligibility for Open Work Permit by IRCC
- Dependent children and spouses can now stand a chance to qualify for work in Canada from 30th Jan 2023
- IRCC announces a revised eligibility criterion for the open work permit.
- SOWP (Spousal Open Work Permit) holders can now work for any Canadian employer starting from Feb 2023.
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Spousal Open work permit (SOWP)
SOWP refers to a Spousal open work permit that lets candidates be employed by any Canadian employer. It is precisely for spouses of candidates with a work permit or a study permit. It also includes individuals sponsored under the Spousal Sponsorship Class in Canada.
Revised eligibility for SOWP: 2023-2025
You become eligible for the SOWP for 2023-25 starting from 30th January 2023 if –
- You are a spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child of a work permit holder who works in Canada.
- Is employed under the NOC TEER
- Is an applicant with an open work permit
- With a spouse or dependent of an economic class PR with a work permit.
Eligibility criteria for SOWP
The eligibility usually depends on your relationship, whether you are applying as a partner, student, etc., under the Canada spousal sponsorship class. Given below is a list of criteria that one must comply to –
- A law partner of a work permit holder employed in the NOC TEER of any position.
- Have a sponsorship under the Spousal Sponsorship Class in Canada.
- If you happen to be a spouse of a qualified foreign national with proof of relationship.
- It would be best if you were not forbidden in any way by the Canadian country.
- If you are related to a work permit holder eligible for the Global Skills Strategy.
How can Y-Axis help you?
Y-Axis provides you with services that can assist you to work in Canada:
- Eligibility Check:You can check your eligibility for free through the Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.
- Coaching Services:Y-Axis provides coaching services for language proficiency tests which include IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE.
- Counseling:Y-Axis provides free counseling services.
- Canada PR Visa:Avail of complete guidance related to Canada PR visa.
- Job services:Avail job search services to find jobs in Canada.
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Spouses, dependent children or law-partners become eligible if they are directly related to a person with a work permit.
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