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——eee 199) ihcoss co Archived: June 2, 2025 11:38:37 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentanis immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC Subject: [requester] 6-Mar-25, Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Hello \sb160 \sb160Thank you for your email correspondence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Immigration Representatives mailbox. We appreciate your patience. \sb160Note that this service provides guidance and not case-specific advice. \sb160P lease find the answers to your questions below: \sb160 Question Specifically, I would like to understand if CUSMA work permit holders (e.g. LMIA exemption T36) can support their spouse or common-law partner's OSWP if the spouse or common-law partner is otherwise not eligible for an OSWP under the C41 LMIA Exemption Code (for example, the principal worker works ina TEER 2/3 occupation that is not part of the occupation list released January 21, 2025). \sb160 Response If the spouse is covered by a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , they are subject to the requirements outlined in the relevant FTA For example, the spousal work permit would be issued to the same validity as the PA’s document 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. 0 or 1, or select occupations TEER 2 or 3 CAL For more information, please consult the following webpages: International Mobility Program: International free trade agreements - Canada.ca \sb160 We hope this information is of assistance. Do not hesitate to reach out again if you required further clarification. Sincerely, [requester]