Open work permits allow them to work in any job with any employer with limited exception. An open work permit also means that they may be hired without the employer having to obtain an LMO.
Generally your spouse’s eligibility for an open work permit depends on the skill level of your job.
If you are considered a high skill worker, your spouse or common-law partner could be eligible for an open work permit. You must also be authorized to work in Canada for a period of at least six months.
If you are considered a low skill worker, your spouse will only be eligible for an open work permit through an active pilot project.
In addition to this, your dependent children eligibility for an open work permit can only be determined through an active pilot project.
