Open work permit pilot program extended for spouse or common-law partner in Canada class

Date Announced:

July 30, 2020

Active Period:

July 30, 2020 until permanent regulations take effect.

Overview:

The Government of Canada is extending the open work permit pilot for spouses and common-law partners applying for permanent residence under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class until the regulatory changes come into force to permanently implement this policy.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Family class (reunification)

    Keywords:

    permanent residence applicants

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/open-work-permit-pilot-extended-2020.html

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