Eligibility
Your spouse or common-law partner may apply for a work
permit in Canada if:
- you
are a full-time student at:
- a
public post-secondary institution, such as a college or university
or collège d’enseignement
général et professionnel (CEGEP) in Quebec
- a
private post-secondary institution that operates under the same rules and
regulations as a public institution, and receives at least
50 percent of its financing for its overall operations from
government grants (currently, only private college-level educational
institutions in Quebec qualify) or
- a
Canadian private institution authorized by provincial statute to confer
degrees
- you
have a valid study permit
Validity
Work permits for your spouse or common-law partner are valid
for the same period of time as your study permit.
How to apply
1. Obtain an application package.
The package includes the application guide and all the forms
you need to fill out. Download
and print the application package.
2. Read the guide.
Read the guide carefully before you complete the application
form. The fee for processing your application is not refundable, so make sure
you are eligible for a work permit before you apply.
Photocopy the blank forms and use one as a working copy.
Keep the working copy for your records.
3. Complete the application form and attach the necessary
documents.
The application form contains instructions. Read those
instructions and be sure to provide the required documents. If information or
documents are missing, your application may be delayed. The Document Checklist
in the application package will tell you what documents to include.
Answer all questions carefully, completely and truthfully.
Answers can be typed or handwritten (print clearly in black ink). Incomplete
applications will not be processed, but will be returned to you. This will
delay the application process.
4. Pay the fee and get the necessary receipt.
The application processing fee is payable in Canadian funds
only.
Payment of fees on the Internet is the preferred method of
payment.
To pay your fees on the internet, you must:
- Have
a PDF Reader.
- Have a
printer.
- Have a
valid email address.
- Have a
Visa®, MasterCard® or American Express® credit card.
- Print
the “receipt of payment” page and include it with your application.
- Pay your fees
on the Internet when you are ready.
To pay your fees at a financial institution in Canada,
you must:
- Obtain
an original payment receipt form (IMM 5401).Order
it online or contact the Call Centre.
- Fill
the form and bring it with you when you go to pay your fees.
- Include
the completed payment receipt form (IMM 5401) with your application.
For more detailed instructions, read the “Pay
the Fees” section of the application guide.
5. Mail the application form and documents.
The application package contains the mailing address where
you must send your application.
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