03/20/2024
Open Work Permit for Spouses and Common-law Partners of Study Permit Holders (C42)
On March 19, 2024, the Minister designated the work performed by the following spouses and common-law partners of full-time students as necessary under paragraph R205(c)(ii):
spouses and common-law partners of full-time students in graduate programs (masterโs and doctorate) in a university or polytechnic institution
spouses and common-law partners of full-time students in professional degree programs in a university (e.g., medicine, dentistry, law)
spouses and common-law partners who hold a valid open work permit under the C42 category and who are extending their work permit as spouses of full-time students in a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligible program of study at a PGWP-eligible designated learning institution.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/public-policy-competitiveness-economy/c42.html
