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Eligibility to apply for spouse open work permit while spouse working as an independent contractor

Bruce1109

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My husband is working as a self-employed sole proprietor with his PGWP and he signed the "SECONDARY SUPPLIER SERVICE AGREEMENT" with the staffing agency while the customer is a US company. The contract specified the scope of work, schedule and compensation ($xx/hour). Am I eligible to apply for spouse open work permit?
 

forevermore76

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May 19, 2024
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My husband is working as a self-employed sole proprietor with his PGWP and he signed the "SECONDARY SUPPLIER SERVICE AGREEMENT" with the staffing agency while the customer is a US company. The contract specified the scope of work, schedule and compensation ($xx/hour). Am I eligible to apply for spouse open work permit?
No. Also, self-employment doesn't count towards CEC.
 

Bruce1109

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Feb 9, 2025
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No. Also, self-employment doesn't count towards CEC.
I found this on the IRCC website, could you explain what does it refer to here?


Proof that the principal applicant is or will be working in an occupation in TEER category 0, 1 or in certain occupations in TEER category 2 or 3 of the National Occupation Classification system
For most open work permit holders, such as those under the PGWP Program or International Experience Canada, the proof should be a letter from the principal applicant’s current employer that shows

  • their employment details
  • their occupation
  • a description of their duties
  • the NOC and TEER category their job is classified under or a copy of the letter of offer of employment
Spouses or common-law partners of business owners (self-employed or entrepreneurs)
Your spouse or common-law partner can provide proof of the principal applicant’s business plan .
 

Naturgrl

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I found this on the IRCC website, could you explain what does it refer to here?


Proof that the principal applicant is or will be working in an occupation in TEER category 0, 1 or in certain occupations in TEER category 2 or 3 of the National Occupation Classification system
For most open work permit holders, such as those under the PGWP Program or International Experience Canada, the proof should be a letter from the principal applicant’s current employer that shows

  • their employment details
  • their occupation
  • a description of their duties
  • the NOC and TEER category their job is classified under or a copy of the letter of offer of employment
Spouses or common-law partners of business owners (self-employed or entrepreneurs)
Your spouse or common-law partner can provide proof of the principal applicant’s business plan .
If he is a sole proprietor then he submits his business plan.