Dec 22, 2017 – Canada's federal government has extended the Spousal Work Permit Pilot Program, that allows spouses and common-law partners who are in the country and the subject of immigration applications to apply for a temporary work permit.
The pilot was due to expire on December 21 2017, but has now been extended to January 31, 2019.
The program is designed to allow spouses and partners to work while their immigration applications are being finalized.
Eligible candidates must be in Canada and in the process of being sponsored for permanent residence under the spouse or common-law partner class. Candidates must also have valid temporary status as a visitor, student or worker.
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