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5.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse Archived: June 2, 2025 1137:51 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentanis immigration IRCC) Subject: [requester] 25 Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Hello Thank you for your email correspondence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Immigration Representatives mailbox. We appreciate your patience. Note that this service provides guidance and not case-specific advice. Please find the answers to your questions below: Questions

1. 1. FTA Spouses: Does this exemption refer exclusively to the spouses of workers who are specifically covered under FTAs that allow spousal work permits (e.g., Colombia 125, Korea F36, CETA 145, CPTPP 153), or does it also apply to the spouses of any worker who holds a work permit under a free-trade agreement, regardless of any FTA’s spousal provisions (i.e. CUSMA)?

2. 2. Eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits: In particular, if the primary worker is covered by an FTA that does not explicitly have a provision for spouses, such as CUSMA 136 University Teacher (NOC 41200) and the primary worker holds a LMIA-Exempt [R204(a) —T36] work permit valid for 12 months, does this mean the spouse remains eligible fora spousal open work permit and will not be impacted by these changes?

Responses If the spouse is covered by a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , they are subject to the requirements outlined in the relevant [requester] spousal work permit can be issued to the same validity as the PA regardless of the length of validity. Those who are not covered under their FTA are subject to the new requirements including the 16 months rules. Spouses or common-law partners of foreign nationals authorized to work in high-skilled occupations TEER Q or 1. or select occupations TEER 2 or 3) ~ [C41 For more information, please consult the following webpages International Mobility Program: International free trade agreements - Canada.ca We hope this information is of assistance. Do not hesitate to reach out again if you required further clarification. Sincerely, 0077s