The Spousal Work Permit Pilot Program which was due to expire on December 21, 2017 , has now been extended by the Federal Government up to January 31, 2019.
Canada’s federal government extension of this pilot program would allow spouses and common-law partners who are in the country and are subject of immigration applications can apply for a temporary work permit.
The program facilitates spouses and partners to work while their immigration applications are being processed/finalized.
To be Eligible for this program, 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.
Applying for a Spousal Work Permit
Applicants who have already submitted a permanent residence application can complete a form for the special work permit online, before mailing it to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville at the following address:
CPC – Vegreville
WP – Unit 777
6212–55 Avenue, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1X6
Applicants who have already been approved in principle for permanent residence without passing medical, security and background checks can also apply online.
Those who have a work permit under the initial pilot program will need to apply for an extension.
Candidates submitting a new application for permanent residence can apply for the work permit at the same time. Send both completed applications to one of the following addresses:
By mail:
In-Canada Sponsorship
CPC – Mississauga
PO Box 5040, Station B, Mississauga, ON L5A 3A4
By courier:
Case Processing Centre – Mississauga
2 Robert Speck Parkway, Suite 300
Mississauga, ON
L4Z 1H8
