IRCC updates eligibility for spousal open work permit

NEW Program delivery update as of September 27th: Public policy, competitiveness and economy [R205(c)(ii) – C41, C42, C43, C44, C45] – Canadian interest – International Mobility Program

IRCC now limits spousal open work permit to:

spouses of study permit holders who are eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
there can only be 1 principal foreign national
a requirement for a genuine relationship to be demonstrated

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2021-competitiveness-economy.html

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