Canada Lists Courses for Spouses' Work Permits in 2025
The Canadian government has announced that starting January 21, 2025, spouses or common-law partners of international students may qualify for an open work permit if the student holds a valid study permit and meets certain conditions. The eligible programs include master's degree programs of 16 months or longer, doctoral degree programs, and specific professional degrees.
The recognized degrees that make spouses eligible for work permits include Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS, DMD), Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor (LLB, JD, BCL), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Optometry (OD), Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN, BSN), Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc), Bachelor of Nursing (BN), Bachelor of Education (BEd), and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng, BE, BASc). The student must actively participate in an eligible program for the arrangement to apply, reflecting Canada's interest in attracting skilled international students and supporting their families.
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