Ninfo said:
Hi,
If someone on a work permit. Is it possible to bring spouse from other country on any type of visa.
Hi,
Technically, your spouse can always apply for a visitor visa to visit you while you are on a work permit. Your spouse needs to satisfy the criteria for temporary residence as a visitor, and not present any risk of going beyond the authorized duration for a temporary visit. However, with this way, it has been seen that there are higher rejection rates for visitor visas of spouses of TFWs; there are more pull factors (i.e. the TFW/spouse already in Canada) that lend the officers to see a higher risk of the applicant to overstay their authorization.
The other way is having the spouse apply for an open work permit. This is dependent on the TFW/spouse; if the TFW is under NOC A, B or O, then the spouse can be eligible to apply for an open work permit.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who.asp
If your spouse wants to work in Canada
If you have a spouse or common-law partner who wants to work while in Canada, they must apply for their own work permit. Normally, they must meet the same rules as you do. This includes their employer getting an LMIA, if needed.
Your spouse or common-law partner may be able to apply for an “open” work permit. This is a permit that will let them accept any job with any employer if:
You are
approved to work in Canada for six months or longer,
doing work in Canada that meets a minimum skill level (usually work for which you need at least a college diploma) and
doing a job at Skill Level 0, A or B in the National Occupational Classification.
Note: If you have a post-graduation work permit, your spouse must attach a copy of your work permit to their application for an open work permit, as well as a:
letter from your current employer that confirms you work there, or a copy of your employment offer or contract, and
copy of one of your pay slips.
Or,
You are approved to work in Canada and your spouse or common-law partner is eligible for a work permit through a pilot project.
In each case, your spouse’s permit will be valid no longer than yours.
This way is much more preferred.
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