Under this visa, the talented foreign workers in particular field are allowed to get the Partner of Work/Study Permit visa. This visa allows eligible spouses/partners who are residing in Canada with their partners (with Canadian work/study visas) and if they want to work, they can work in Canada without any specific job offer or any set of mandatory credentials or experience for a specified duration.

Partner of Work/Study Permit Holder Visa Requirements

Work/Study Permit Holder visa applicant’s partner are dependent on their partner’s visa, who should be residing in Canada. They are eligible to work in Canada, but for a limited duration. Their partner must have obtained a valid work permit in an eligible skilled or semi-skilled occupation for at least 6 months, to avail of this benefit. Occupations such as management, professional, technical or trade occupations are included. The applicants’ spouse/partner should possess a legitimate study permit and attend a full-time post-secondary institution, which is also a publicly-funded degree or diploma-granting institution. The employer or employment position is not limited as the applicants will be issues open work permits.

Partner of Work/Study Permit Holder Visa Entitlements

The Partner of Work/Study Permit Holder visa is entitled to stay and work in Canada for a limited duration (usually between 6 – 24 months), after an approval and their spouse and children are permitted to study and work in Canada. They may be dependent on their partners’ study permit or work permit and they can get their work permit extended.