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Archived: June 2, 2025 10:34:03 AM
From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC
Sent: [requester]
To:
[requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration IRCC
Subject: [requester]
Importance: Normal
Sensitivity: None
[requester] see our response to your question.
Question:
‘As per the new requirements here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-
canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spous es-dependent-children/apply.htmli#thigh-skilled
Proof that the principal applicant is or will be working in an occupation in TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the
National Occupation Classification system
For most open work permit holders, such as those under the PGWP program or International Experience Canada, the
proof should be a letter from the principal applicant’s current employer that shows
their employment details
their occupation
a description of their duties
the NOC or TEER category their job is classified under or a copy of the letter of offer of employment
Question: May you please confirm can this job offer be part-time or it has to be a full-time job offer?
Response;
The principal foreign national may be employed part-time for the dependent family member to qualify for this labour
market impact assessment (LMIA) exemption. Although there is no standard minimum of hours required, officers have
to be satisfied the principal foreign national’s wages or available funds will be sufficient to financially support
themselves and their family members while they are in [requester] visit our websites for more information on: Family members of foreign nationals authorized to work in high-
skilled occupations (TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3) — [R205(c)(ii) - C41 and C46] — Canadian interest — International Mobility
Program (IMP) - Canada.ca and Family members of foreign nationals authorized to work in low-skilled occupations
(TEER 4 or 5) [R205(c){ii) — C47 and C48} ~ Canadian interest — International Mobility Program (IMP) - Canada.ca
We hope this information is of assistance.
Thank you kindly.
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