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Archived: June 2, 2025 11:47:15 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: | am writing to inquire about the eligibility of a spouse for a spousal open work permit in the following scenario: Ifa foreign national applies for and is granted an open work permit through the special measures for Israeli and Palestinian nationals, does their spouse become eligible to apply for a spousal open work permit? Response: If the special measures public policies do not specifically provide access to open work permits to spouses, then the spouse has to apply for their work permit under the below broader spousal work permit category, they must now meet the new eligibility requirements under C41 for applications received by IRCC on or after January 21, 2025 and if the principal foreign national is not transitioning to permanent residence. Please visit our website for more information on Program delivery update: Public policy, competitiveness or econom R205(c){ii) — C41, C46, C47, C48, C49] — 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 (IRC) <[IRCC Immigration Representatives mailbox]> Objet: [requester] Dear [requester], 1 am writing to inquire about the eligibility of a spouse for a spousal open work permit in the following scenario: Ifa foreign national applies for and is granted an open work permit through the special measures for Israeli and Palestinian nationals, does their spouse become eligible to apply for a spousal open work permit? 00068

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