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Archived: June 2, 2025 10:31:45 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Ce: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration IRCC Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None [requester] see our response to your question. Question; Does the current policy change regarding family members’ open work permits also apply to the spouses of the new PGWP applicants? The policy doesn't mention anything regarding spouses of PGWP holders. Reference Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices /changes-open-work- permits-family-members-temporary-residents html Response: With regards to your question:

© *The new measure includes all spouses of workers, including spouses of PGWP.

© * Only spouses of high-skilled workers (TEER 0 or 1) and select (TEER 2 or 3) will continue to be eligible for an

OWP under C41, if their application was received on or after January 21 2025.

© *Dependent children of highly skilled workers are no longer eligible.

© *All family members of low-skilled workers are no longer eligible to apply for an [requester] if the PGWP holder holds a work permit and have a job offer in TEER 0, 1 (or was approved for one), their spouse will be eligible to apply for an open work permit. If the PGWP holds a work permit or approved for a work permit and they have a job offer under TEER 2 or 3 that is not on the list of selected TEERs, then their spouse will not be eligible to apply for an [requester] members of PGWP holders who have a job offer in low-skilled occupation are no longer eligible to apply for an open work permit. Please visit our website for more information on Overview of work designated by the Minister [R205(c)(ii) ~ C16, C41. C42, C43, C44, C45, C46, C47, C48, C49, C52, C88] ~ Canadian interest — International Mobility Program - Canada.ca. We hope this information is of assistance. Thank you kindly, [requester] De: Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester]-

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Does the current policy change regarding family members’ open work permits also apply to the spouses of the new PGWP applicants? The policy doesn't mention anything regarding spouses of PGWP holders. Reference Link: httos://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/changes-open-work-permits family-members-temporary-residents.htm| 1am requesting further clarification Best [requester], Jan 22, 2025 at 3:19 'a0AM Sajid |. - wrote: Good [requester] the current open work permit for family members' policy changes also apply to the spouses of the new PGWP applicants? Reference Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/changes-open-work-permits- family-members-temporary-residents.htm! Best Regards, 00631

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