Does Canada family sponsorship provides Open Work Permits

Open Work Permits: Family reunification is a fundamental component of Canada’s immigration policy, and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new policy with the intention of facilitating the coming together of even more families.

The Open Work Permit program gives spouses, partners, and dependents of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, temporary workers, and students who are currently in the country the opportunity to apply for a work permit.

In the past, open work permits were only made available to candidates who were sponsored by an employer in their home province or who were already residing in Canada on a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Because of this new approach, individuals who seek for sponsorship from outside of Canada (known as “outland sponsorship”) will now be considered for open work permits.

Family members include a person’s spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, common-law partner’s children, and dependent children who are above the age of 18.

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRCC) has set a goal to process all sponsorship applications for spouses within one year.

Qualifications needed to obtain open work permits

Open work permits may be granted by IRCC to family members of temporary residents who meet the following criteria: they have a valid temporary resident status, have maintained their status, or are eligible to restore their status and live at the same Canadian residence as their sponsor. 

In addition, family members who have a valid permanent resident status and have maintained their status or are eligible for and have applied to restore their status are not eligible for an open work permit.

According to the IRCC’s public policy, IRCC officers may issue open work permits to foreign nationals who meet one of the following requirements:

This individual is a foreign national who:

• A primary applicant who has submitted a permanent residence application under the spouse or common-law partner category in Canada or as a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner under the family category that has been approved for processing by IRCC
• Has submitted a work permit application with a maximum two-year work permit sought period
• Is the subject of an application for sponsorship filed by their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?
• Possesses the same Canadian home address as their sponsor at the time of application,
• Possesses a current temporary residence visa, or qualifies for and has applied for status restoration.

Or

This individual is a foreign national who:

• An individual who is financially reliant on their parents and who was listed on the application for permanent residency as an accompanying family member.
• Has turned in an application for a work permit, stating that the intended length of time for the work permit is up to a maximum of two years
• Has sought for and been granted restoration of status as a Canadian temporary resident; and
• Shares the same Canadian home address as the primary applicant and the sponsor

The unwavering dedication of the Canadian government to the process of family reunion

On May 26th, the aforementioned legislation was announced by Sean Fraser, who is the Minister of Immigration.

Along with the introduction of open work permits for overseas spouse sponsorship, a number of other family reunion measures were also implemented, including the following:

• Applicants for spouse visas can now expect faster processing timeframes for their temporary residence visas (TRVs).
• Tools for the processing of spousal TRV applications that are new and devoted.
• Extensions of open work permit for current holders of open work permits whose permits are set to expire between August 1 and the end of 2023

It was said by Fraser that IRCC is committed to reuniting families in a more timely manner and to letting them to work and provide for themselves in a more expedient manner after they have arrived in the country. 

He stated that by doing so, Canada is assisting newcomers in realizing their full potential while simultaneously boosting both the economic and social fabric of Canada.

Summary:

1. Family Reunification.
2. Relatives are  Eligible.
3. Spouse Sponsorship.
4. Visa processing in a year.
5. Dedicated TRV tools.
6. Open work permits extended to 2023.

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