Your Work Permit Needs 16 Months Left Before Your Spouse Can Apply
Since January 21, 2025 a spousal open work permit requires the worker’s permit to have at least 16 months of validity left, and below TEER 1 only 81 TEER 2 and 21 TEER 3 occupations qualify. Here is who is still eligible in 2026, and who is not.