{"id":3008,"date":"2025-06-12T22:27:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T22:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/?p=3008"},"modified":"2025-06-12T22:27:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T22:27:52","slug":"open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Work Permit for Family of Foreign Workers in Canada \u2013 Eligibility Updates (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Who_Can_Apply\" >Who Can Apply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#What_Changed_January_21_2025\" >What Changed January 21, 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_the_Principal_Applicant\" >Eligibility Criteria for the Principal Applicant<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Youre_a_Temporary_Foreign_Worker_Who_Applied_for_Permanent_Residence\" >You\u2019re a Temporary Foreign Worker Who Applied for Permanent Residence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Youre_on_a_PR_Pathway_but_Havent_Applied_Yet\" >You\u2019re on a PR Pathway but Haven\u2019t Applied Yet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Work_Permit_Holders_Under_the_Agri-Food_Pilot\" >Work Permit Holders Under the Agri-Food Pilot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Work_Permit_Holders_Under_a_Free_Trade_Agreement_FTA\" >Work Permit Holders Under a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Family_Member_Eligibility_Requirements\" >Family Member Eligibility Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Relationship_General_Requirements\" >Relationship &amp; General Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Residency_Status_in_Canada\" >Residency Status in Canada<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#High-Skilled_Workers_Not_on_PR_Pathway\" >High-Skilled Workers (Not on PR Pathway)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Additional_Requirements_for_High-Skilled_Workers\" >Additional Requirements for High-Skilled Workers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Full_List_Select_High-Skilled_Occupations_in_TEER_2_and_TEER_3\" >Full List: Select High-Skilled Occupations in TEER 2 and TEER 3<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%A7%B1_TEER_2_%E2%80%93_Select_High-Skilled_Occupations\" >\ud83e\uddf1 TEER 2 \u2013 Select High-Skilled Occupations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%9B%A0%EF%B8%8F_TEER_3_%E2%80%93_Select_High-Skilled_Occupations\" >\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f TEER 3 \u2013 Select High-Skilled Occupations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Whos_Not_Eligible\" >Who\u2019s Not Eligible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#Work_Permit_Extensions_for_In-Canada_Family_Members\" >Work Permit Extensions for In-Canada Family Members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/open-work-permit-for-family-of-foreign-workers-in-canada\/#How_to_Apply_Step-by-Step_Guide\" >How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Apply\"><\/span>Who Can Apply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open work permit for family of foreign workers in Canada<\/strong>: As of January 21, 2025, the eligibility requirements have changed. This guide explains the revised rules and helps determine if your spouse, partner, or dependent children qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Changed_January_21_2025\"><\/span>What Changed January 21, 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications received <strong>before January 21, 2025<\/strong> will be processed under previous criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Already approved open work permits remain valid if unexpired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New applications must comply with the updated eligibility rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_the_Principal_Applicant\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for the Principal Applicant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_a_Temporary_Foreign_Worker_Who_Applied_for_Permanent_Residence\"><\/span>You\u2019re a Temporary Foreign Worker Who Applied for Permanent Residence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may sponsor your family if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You hold a <strong>valid or approved work permit<\/strong> (open or employer-specific).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your work permit is valid for <strong>at least 6 months<\/strong> after your family applies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You live and work in Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your permit was issued due to applying for a <strong>permanent residence economic program or pilot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_on_a_PR_Pathway_but_Havent_Applied_Yet\"><\/span>You\u2019re on a PR Pathway but Haven\u2019t Applied Yet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You and your family may qualify if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have a valid or approved work permit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your work permit is valid for <strong>at least 6 months<\/strong> after application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You work in a <strong>TEER 4 or 5 (low-skilled) occupation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re on a pathway to PR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You live or plan to live in Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Permit_Holders_Under_the_Agri-Food_Pilot\"><\/span>Work Permit Holders Under the Agri-Food Pilot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may sponsor your family if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You meet the five requirements above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have an <strong>LMIA-based work permit<\/strong> in the agriculture or low-wage stream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve received an <strong>Acknowledgment of Receipt<\/strong> for your PR application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Permit_Holders_Under_a_Free_Trade_Agreement_FTA\"><\/span>Work Permit Holders Under a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spouses or partners may be eligible for spousal open work permits under certain FTAs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If ineligible under FTA, they may qualify under this measure if other criteria are met.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Member_Eligibility_Requirements\"><\/span>Family Member Eligibility Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relationship_General_Requirements\"><\/span>Relationship &amp; General Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family members must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be your <strong>spouse, common-law partner, dependent child, or grandchild<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet general work permit eligibility criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependent children cannot be the principal applicant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Residency_Status_in_Canada\"><\/span>Residency Status in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply from within Canada, they must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have valid temporary resident status; OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have applied to extend their status (maintained status); OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be eligible for restoration of status as a visitor, worker, or student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-Skilled_Workers_Not_on_PR_Pathway\"><\/span>High-Skilled Workers (Not on PR Pathway)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of January 21, 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only <strong>spouses or common-law partners<\/strong> of high-skilled workers may be eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependent children and their children are no longer eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Requirements_for_High-Skilled_Workers\"><\/span>Additional Requirements for High-Skilled Workers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a valid work permit, an approval, or authorization to work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have work authorization valid for <strong>16 months<\/strong> after your spouse or partner applies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live or plan to live in Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be employed in:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-734202bf19354e7f4e416a13de584643\">Any <strong>TEER 0 or 1<\/strong> occupation; OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>select TEER 2 or 3<\/strong> occupation (full list below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_List_Select_High-Skilled_Occupations_in_TEER_2_and_TEER_3\"><\/span>Full List: Select High-Skilled Occupations in TEER 2 and TEER 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%B1_TEER_2_%E2%80%93_Select_High-Skilled_Occupations\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddf1 TEER 2 \u2013 Select High-Skilled Occupations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>NOC Code<\/th><th>Occupation Title<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>22100<\/td><td>Chemical technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22101<\/td><td>Geological and mineral technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22110<\/td><td>Biological technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22111<\/td><td>Agricultural and fish products inspectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22112<\/td><td>Forestry technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22113<\/td><td>Conservation and fishery officers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22114<\/td><td>Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22210<\/td><td>Architectural technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22211<\/td><td>Industrial designers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22212<\/td><td>Drafting technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22213<\/td><td>Land survey technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22214<\/td><td>Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22220<\/td><td>Computer network and web technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22221<\/td><td>User support technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22222<\/td><td>Information systems testing technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22230<\/td><td>Non-destructive testers and inspectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22231<\/td><td>Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22232<\/td><td>Occupational health and safety specialists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22233<\/td><td>Construction inspectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22300<\/td><td>Civil engineering technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22301<\/td><td>Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22302<\/td><td>Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22303<\/td><td>Construction estimators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22310<\/td><td>Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22311<\/td><td>Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22312<\/td><td>Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22313<\/td><td>Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32100<\/td><td>Opticians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32101<\/td><td>Licensed practical nurses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32102<\/td><td>Paramedical occupations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32103<\/td><td>Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32104<\/td><td>Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32109<\/td><td>Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32110<\/td><td>Denturists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32111<\/td><td>Dental hygienists and dental therapists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32112<\/td><td>Dental technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32120<\/td><td>Medical laboratory technologists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32121<\/td><td>Medical radiation technologists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32122<\/td><td>Medical sonographers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32123<\/td><td>Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32124<\/td><td>Pharmacy technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32129<\/td><td>Other medical technologists and technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32200<\/td><td>Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32201<\/td><td>Massage therapists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32209<\/td><td>Other practitioners of natural healing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>42102<\/td><td>Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>42202<\/td><td>Early childhood educators and assistants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72010<\/td><td>Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72011<\/td><td>Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72012<\/td><td>Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72013<\/td><td>Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72014<\/td><td>Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72020<\/td><td>Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72021<\/td><td>Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72022<\/td><td>Supervisors, printing and related occupations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72023<\/td><td>Supervisors, railway transport operations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72024<\/td><td>Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72025<\/td><td>Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72100<\/td><td>Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72101<\/td><td>Tool and die makers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72102<\/td><td>Sheet metal workers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72103<\/td><td>Boilermakers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72104<\/td><td>Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72105<\/td><td>Ironworkers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72106<\/td><td>Welders and related machine operators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72200<\/td><td>Electricians (except industrial and power system)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72201<\/td><td>Industrial electricians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72202<\/td><td>Power system electricians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72203<\/td><td>Electrical power line and cable workers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72204<\/td><td>Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72205<\/td><td>Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72300<\/td><td>Plumbers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72301<\/td><td>Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72302<\/td><td>Gas fitters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72310<\/td><td>Carpenters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72311<\/td><td>Cabinetmakers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72320<\/td><td>Bricklayers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72321<\/td><td>Insulators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72400<\/td><td>Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72401<\/td><td>Heavy-duty equipment mechanics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72402<\/td><td>Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72403<\/td><td>Railway carmen\/women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72404<\/td><td>Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72405<\/td><td>Machine fitters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72406<\/td><td>Elevator constructors and mechanics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72410<\/td><td>Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72411<\/td><td>Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72420<\/td><td>Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72421<\/td><td>Appliance servicers and repairers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72422<\/td><td>Electrical mechanics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72423<\/td><td>Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72429<\/td><td>Other small engine and small equipment repairers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72500<\/td><td>Crane operators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72501<\/td><td>Water well drillers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72600<\/td><td>Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72601<\/td><td>Air traffic controllers and related occupations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72602<\/td><td>Deck officers, water transport<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72603<\/td><td>Engineer officers, water transport<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72604<\/td><td>Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72999<\/td><td>Other technical trades and related occupations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82010<\/td><td>Supervisors, logging and 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miners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>83101<\/td><td>Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>83110<\/td><td>Logging machinery operators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>83120<\/td><td>Fishing masters and officers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>83121<\/td><td>Fishermen\/women<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whos_Not_Eligible\"><\/span>Who\u2019s Not Eligible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You cannot sponsor family if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ve made a refugee claim referred to the IRB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re under an unenforceable removal order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re an international student (co-op, off-campus, or post-grad work permit pending).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You hold a spousal open work permit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Permit_Extensions_for_In-Canada_Family_Members\"><\/span>Work Permit Extensions for In-Canada Family Members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your family can extend their open work permit if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They\u2019re in Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their permit is shorter than yours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They apply before expiry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their passport and biometrics allow for the full extension period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example<\/strong>: Your permit is valid until March 2027, but your spouse\u2019s expires March 2026 due to passport expiry. Renew the passport, then apply to extend the permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span>How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm your eligibility as the principal applicant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess your family member\u2019s status and relationship eligibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather supporting documents:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relationship evidence (marriage certificate, birth certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copies of your work permit and PR proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of in-Canada status (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the work permit application online or on paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay fees and submit biometrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Await decision while maintaining valid status.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meta Description<\/strong>: Find out who can apply for open work permits for family members of foreign workers in Canada. Includes full eligibility rules as of Jan 21, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Focus Keyword<\/strong>: open work permit family foreign workers Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alt Text (for images)<\/strong>: \u201cEligibility chart for open work permits for family members of foreign workers in Canada (2025)\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Internal Links<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a>Canada Work Permit Programs Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a>TEER Occupation List<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>External Links<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/work-canada\/permit\/eligibility\/permit-types\/open.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government of Canada \u2013 Open Work Permit Info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who Can Apply Open work permit for family of foreign workers in Canada: As of January 21, 2025, the eligibility requirements have changed. 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