Temporary public policy to facilitate the issuance of an Open Work Permit to former or current post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

IRCC paused on sending out invitations to apply for the Federal skilled and Canadian Experience Class streams thru Express Entry since September 2021 until July 2022 which impacted many post graduation work permit holders (PGWP). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a temporary public policy to allow eligible PGWP holders to apply within a
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Open Work Permit for a Spouse of an International student applying for PGWP

A kababayan approached me about the spousal open work permit. He is on a study permit while his spouse has an open work permit. As soon as he finishes his studies, he plans to apply for a PGWP, and so his question is: can his spouse simultaneously apply for an open work permit? A spouse
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