How To Extend Spouse Work Permit In Canada

The work permit of your spouse has expired or is about to expire. It can be confusing figuring out the next steps, especially if it’s your first time going through this process. In this article, we will discuss the ways as to how you can extend your spouse work permit.

If your spouse is a foreigner, you can extend spouse work permit for two years. The rule is: if you are a foreign worker who wants to stay in Canada longer than three years, but cannot get a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), your spouse can apply to extend the validity of their work permit. When the validity of your spouse’s work permit is running out, they will receive a letter from CIC saying that they are no longer authorized to work in Canada. In this case, they have to apply for an extension within 90 days according to immigration rules. They need to submit their application and all the supporting documents. It seems like a straightforward process but it really isn’t as a good lawyer is required.

Many individuals who are married to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident live in Canada for only 2 years. In these cases, the foreign worker may apply for a Spouse Work Permit if they wish to extend their stay in Canada. This article focuses on the steps involved in applying for and extending a Spouse Work Permit.

In Canada, the Partner’s (spouse) work permit can be extended from 6 months to 3 years. To be eligible for an extension, the couple must have been living together for at least 24 months before either of them applies for permanent residence. It is important to note that one should avoid Break in Residence but it is not a deal breaker.

Applying for a Canadian work permit is not the simplest process; it is a regulatory web of qualifications and limitations. This article will help you understand what you must do to successfully apply for spouse work permit in Canada.