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Canada’s new Open Work Permit rules: What spouses of international students and workers need to know

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Canada’s Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) program is undergoing significant changes, effective January 21, 2025. Spouses of international students in select graduate and professional programs now qualify, while those of undergraduate students no longer do. Similarly, spouses of foreign workers must meet stricter criteria, with eligibility linked to specific occupations. New rules also limit dependent children’s eligibility and impose processing delays.

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