This is a change

[Copingwithlife]

https://archive.is/20240122152115/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/canada-unveils-new-restrictions-on-work-permits-for-international-students-spouses/article_0206b92a-b929-11ee-a3d7-c33ab63f9e70.html




“Furthermore, for most of the international students who are not studying in graduate schools or in a professional program such as medicine or law, their spouses will no longer receive a work permit to work in Canada.”

 

[Naturgrl]

https://archive.is/20240122152115/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/canada-unveils-new-restrictions-on-work-permits-for-international-students-spouses/article_0206b92a-b929-11ee-a3d7-c33ab63f9e70.html




“Furthermore, for most of the international students who are not studying in graduate schools or in a professional program such as medicine or law, their spouses will no longer receive a work permit to work in Canada.”

Very interesting. Wonder if they will go back to spouse’s of PGWPs needing skilled work rather than all TEERs.

 

[scylla]

The private college public partnership but makes a lot of sense. However that will mess up some people already here.

 

[205removalorderDeporting]

Interesting, did anyone see this coming ??? cause i didnt

 

[NVA004]

So those people who are students in n canada cant sponsor their spouses now.

 

[Copingwithlife]

Here is the press release from the Feds

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/01/canada-to-stabilize-growth-and-decrease-number-of-new-international-student-permits-issued-to-approximately-360000-for-2024.html

 

[Naturgrl]

So those people who are students in n canada cant sponsor their spouses now.

Coming soon,

In the weeks ahead, open work permits will only be available to spouses of international students in master’s and doctoral programs. The spouses of international students in other levels of study, including undergraduate and college programs, will no longer be eligible

 

[NVA004]

So there is scope for spouse open work permit

 

[Naturgrl]

So there is scope for spouse open work permit

If you are in a Masters or PhD program then spouse is eligible.

 

[Copingwithlife]

Interesting, did anyone see this coming ??? cause i didnt

Well, took two things to cause this

LPC polling # ‘s
And the elephant in the room known as General Election scheduled in 2025

 

[scylla]

So those people who are students in n canada cant sponsor their spouses now.

The spouse can still qualify for a SOWP but you need to be meeting the study requirements for your spouse to qualify. What are you planning to study?

 

[NVA004]

If i am here on pg certificate course I cant bring my wife.

 

[NVA004]

I am already here on pg Certificate course can I bring my wife.

 

[mandiebraxton]

https://archive.is/20240122152115/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/canada-unveils-new-restrictions-on-work-permits-for-international-students-spouses/article_0206b92a-b929-11ee-a3d7-c33ab63f9e70.html




“Furthermore, for most of the international students who are not studying in graduate schools or in a professional program such as medicine or law, their spouses will no longer receive a work permit to work in Canada.”

And not only that..letter of attestation from the province or territory you plan to study is required.

“We’ll return any application received on or after January 22, 2024, without this letter, unless you’re exempt”

Now most people have to wait until March 31 to apply.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents.html#attestation

 

[Naturgrl]

If i am here on pg certificate course I cant bring my wife.

You can try and submit but may not be processed as wife will not be eligible.