I am helping my good friend and her husband with their process. They recently got married, she lives in Canada (PR) and he resides in Australia. He is back in the outback, but of course would like to be with his wife asap. Ive suggested him coming sooner and applying PR inland, but he doesn't want to come without the ability to work upon landing. A few questions for some options I am considering for them.
Can you apply for a open work permit as an outland applicant? I always thought this was reserved for inland applications.
The australian has an ETA (his country is exempt from visitors visas). According to CIC one way to get a open work permit is to be a eta holder? Could he be eligible for this?
You may be eligible for an
open work permit if you:
- are an international student who graduated from a designated learning institution and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
- are a student who’s no longer able to meet the costs of your studies (destitute student)
- applied for permanent residence in Canada
- are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence
- are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student
- are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person or their family member
- are under an unenforceable removal order
- are a temporary resident permit holder, or
- are a young worker participating in special programs
thank you!!
