In the coming weeks, eligibility for open work permits for the spouses and common-law partners of international students will be update
Who can get an open work permit?
Eligibility is limited to the spouses and common-law partners of students in graduate (master’s and doctorate) and professional degree–granting programs only.
Once these changes are in effect, spouses and common-law partners of international students seeking to extend their existing work permits will continue to be eligible under this stream.
Who will not be eligible for an open work permit?
The spouses and common-law partners of international students in other levels of study, including undergraduate and college programs, will no longer be eligible for an open work permit unless they already hold an open work permit under this stream.
Source: IRCC
