What Documents Are Required for Study Permit (PhD in Québec with Scholarship) + Spouse Open Work Permit?

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Hi everyone,
My husband has received a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a PhD in Québec, and we’re now preparing to apply for:

1. His study permit
2. My open work permit as his accompanying spouse

We’ve been married for one month, so we want to make sure we provide the right documents — especially since our marriage is recent.
We’d really appreciate any guidance or shared experiences!

For My Husband (Main Applicant – PhD with Scholarship):

• What are all the required documents for his study permit?
• Are there any Québec-specific requirements (e.g., CAQ)?
• If you were on a scholarship, what extra documentation did you include?
• Any specific format or points we should mention in the Letter of Explanation, if needed?

For Me (Spouse – Open Work Permit Applicant):

• What documents are required for a spouse open work permit?
• Do I also need a CAQ since we’re going to Québec?
• Since we’re newly married, what kind of relationship proof should we include?
• Any helpful tips on what to add to strengthen our application?

Would love to hear from anyone who went through a similar process — especially if your spouse was also a PhD student in Québec.
Thanks in advance!