The Canadian government updated open work permit rules for spouses of international students and foreign workers. In a significant policy shift, the country will allow spouses of international students and foreign workers to apply for open work permits.

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Canada eases work permit rules: Find out how it will benefit spouses of Indian workers and students

Ottawa has restricted work permit qualification for family members of those in Canada as temporary residents.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that starting on Jan. 21, only spouses of select international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for work permits.
The restrictions limit applications to spouses of students who are enrolled in master’s programs more than 16 months in length, and doctoral …

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Canada Restricts Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Residents

Ottawa releases details on changing the eligibility for family members of study and work permit holders to get authorization to work legally.

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Family work permits no longer available for some foreign students and workers starting next week

Canada relaxes open work permit rules for spouses of international students and foreign workers starting January 21, 2025. Spouses of eligible students and workers in high-demand job sectors will be able to apply for an open work permit (OWP). Indian students, who make up a large portion of Canada’s international student population, will benefit.

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Canada revises family open work permits, may benefit thousands of Indians

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The rules governing open work permits (OWP) for spouses of foreign employees and international students have been modified by the Canadian government.

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Canada announces new changes to work permits rule, Nigerian families, others affected

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced major changes to the eligibility for Open Work Permits (OWPs) for family members of international students and foreign workers. The post Canada announces changes to open work permits for family members of foreigners  appeared first on Nairametrics.

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Canada announces changes to open work permits for family members of foreigners

The Canadian government has announced stricter rules for family members of international students and foreign workers seeking Open Work Permits (OWPs). These changes, initially revealed in September 2024, will officially take effect on January 21, 2025. Changes for International Students Under the new rules, family OWPs will be available only to the spouses or common-law […] The post Family Open Work Permits to Face New Restrictions by IRCC in J…

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Family Open Work Permits to Face New Restrictions by IRCC in January

On January 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that effective January 21, 2025, open work permit (OWP) eligibility will be changed so that only spouses of certain international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for a family OWP, and dependent children of foreign workers will no longer be eligible.Limitations on Family OWP

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Ottawa, January 14, 2025 — The Government of Canada continues to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of its temporary resident programs, aligning them with the country’s economic objectives and labor market demands. As part of comprehensive reforms introduced in September 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is revising the eligibility criteria for open work permits (OWPs) for family members of international students and…

Canada eases work permit rules: Find out how it will benefit spouses of Indian workers and students

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