Inland Spousal/Common-Law work permit

In order to be eligible for an inland spousal/common-law sponsorship open work permit, you must meet the following requirements:

• A permanent residence application must be submitted under the Spousal/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship Immigration Program;
• The applicant must reside at the same address as the sponsor (spouse/common-law partner);
• The applicant must have valid temporary resident status (as a visitor, student, or worker); and
• The applicant and the sponsor must meet all eligibility requirements under spousal or common-law partner sponsorship.
• You must be the spouse or common-law partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Your relationship must be genuine
• You must intend to live in Canada with your spouse or common-law partner
• You must meet the basic requirements for temporary entry into Canada, including having a valid travel document (such as a passport), not being inadmissible to Canada, and satisfying an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized appointment stay.

If you meet all of the above requirements, you may be eligible to apply for an inland spousal/common-law sponsorship open work permit.