Canadian family class immigration: 2024 year in review

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:30:42 +0000

Canadian immigration authorities have made several changes to family class sponsorship and work permit programs over the last 12 months. In addition to adding several pathways for family members of Canadians in conflict areas, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made significant changes to Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) eligibility. This article will cover the […]

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How to get an open work permit for your spouse or partner during the sponsorship process

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:50 +0000

When sponsoring your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, your partner may be eligible to obtain an open work permit (OWP). The sponsored person can only apply for this OWP after you have submitted your application to sponsor them for Permanent Residence (PR). They must apply for the OWP from within Canada. […]

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TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the eligibility of spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of principal PR applicants for OWPs. This […]

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