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5.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse Archived: June 2, 2025 123358 PM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives Mailbox Please note that this mailbox is intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specific inquiries but have provided the following information as guidance. Ifyou have case specific questions about a file, you are encouraged to submit the IRCC Web form, Please see our response to your question. Answer: Please note that this service provides guidance and not case-specifie advice. The prineipal applicant (PA) will remain the PA for their family while in [requester] hope this information is of assistance. Regards, [requester] From: Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Subject: [requester] Dear [requester], Itis explained in ICC's operational instructions regarding Spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders “C [R205(c)(i) "C C42] °C Canadian interest “C International Mobility Program (IMP) that: Principal foreign national The principal foreign national is the first foreign national in the couple who has applied for and obtained a work permit or was deemed authorized to work under the provisions of section R186. In assessing eligibility for a family member open work permit, the principal foreign national continues to remain the principal in the couple and cannot obtain a spousal open work permit under paragraph R205(c) off of the spousal open work permit of their spouse. oot167

My question is: Ifthe principal foreign nationals spouse, after the expiry of his spousal open work permit, applies for a study permit, would the prinefpal foreign national be able to obtain a spousal open work permit off the study permit of his spouse? Please kindly advise. Thank you. Regards, oos168