Can I apply for a common-law work visa if my partner has IEC acceptance?

[ditagapcuka]

Hi there,


My partner (Irish) has been granted IEC. As I am Latvian it has been a lot more difficult and I am looking at the possibility of not getting it. Is it possible for me to apply for a common-law visa? I only have experience in hospitality so skilled visas are out of option I believe. If I am incorrect in that please let me know.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks.

Dita

 

[Bs65]

The actual IEC program does not as you may know directly support accompanying dependents so initially you would need to land as a visitor with no work rights if arriving at the same time.

Your partner would then need to secure a skilled job classified under NOC 0,A or B in order for you to be able to apply/qualify for a spouse open work permit to allow you to work . All this is likely to take some time even your partner getting a job initially plus being able to demonstrate common law as well but is possible just not straight off from when your partner lands to activate IEC. Other will correct me if I got anything wrong or missed anything.

Here for info read here http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/applying-for-an-open-work-permit-as-spouse-has-iec-t432014.0.html

Also from your partners view :

"Your spouse or common-law partner can apply for an open work permit if you are:

approved to work in Canada for six months or longer, and
doing a job at Skill Level 0, A or B in the National Occupational Classification.

Note: If you have an open work permit (e.g. post-graduation work permit, International Experience Canada, et cetera) your spouse must attach a copy of your work permit to their application for an open work permit, along with a:

letter from your current employer that confirms you work there in a NOC 0, A or B occupation, or a copy of your employment offer or contract, and
copy of your recent pay slips.
Your spouse’s permit will not be valid longer than yours."