Spousal Open Work Permits
Jun 1st 2009, 5:52 pm
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Spousal Open Work Permits
Hello,
We're hoping to move to BC via the BC PNP route as hubby's job isn't on "the list" but it is on the occupations under pressure list for BC as noc code 0016, we're currently in Kelowna on a job hunting recce.
I understand from reading the section on spousal open work premits on Wiki that "The holder of an open work permit can accept any job, from any employer, in any part of Canada." Though I just wanted to clarify, does this mean that I could work either full time or part time?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, it's just that someone threw some doubt into my mind the other day saying that I may only be able to work full time. I would preferably like the option of doing either.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
BC-Roo
We're hoping to move to BC via the BC PNP route as hubby's job isn't on "the list" but it is on the occupations under pressure list for BC as noc code 0016, we're currently in Kelowna on a job hunting recce.
I understand from reading the section on spousal open work premits on Wiki that "The holder of an open work permit can accept any job, from any employer, in any part of Canada." Though I just wanted to clarify, does this mean that I could work either full time or part time?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, it's just that someone threw some doubt into my mind the other day saying that I may only be able to work full time. I would preferably like the option of doing either.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
BC-Roo
Jun 1st 2009, 6:08 pm
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Re: Spousal Open Work Permits
Hello,
We're hoping to move to BC via the BC PNP route as hubby's job isn't on "the list" but it is on the occupations under pressure list for BC as noc code 0016, we're currently in Kelowna on a job hunting recce.
I understand from reading the section on spousal open work premits on Wiki that "The holder of an open work permit can accept any job, from any employer, in any part of Canada." Though I just wanted to clarify, does this mean that I could work either full time or part time?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, it's just that someone threw some doubt into my mind the other day saying that I may only be able to work full time. I would preferably like the option of doing either.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
BC-Roo
We're hoping to move to BC via the BC PNP route as hubby's job isn't on "the list" but it is on the occupations under pressure list for BC as noc code 0016, we're currently in Kelowna on a job hunting recce.
I understand from reading the section on spousal open work premits on Wiki that "The holder of an open work permit can accept any job, from any employer, in any part of Canada." Though I just wanted to clarify, does this mean that I could work either full time or part time?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, it's just that someone threw some doubt into my mind the other day saying that I may only be able to work full time. I would preferably like the option of doing either.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
BC-Roo
So i guess my answer is Yes you would have the option to work part time or full time.
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Jun 1st 2009, 6:13 pm
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Re: Spousal Open Work Permits
On a spousal WP you can work full time or part time. Note you only qualify for spousal WP if OH job is in a certain skill category - think its A, B or O? - wiki or CHC website has exact details. Also certain jobs require you to take medical (eg working with children).
Jun 1st 2009, 6:17 pm
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Re: Spousal Open Work Permits
I currently work a few hrs aweek on mine and have no problems 
I didnt want full-time hours as the kids are young and the hours that i do suit us, plus i am also classed as self-employed, so better for me in the long run (well at tax time)
Like the other poster said if your hubby is in those skill levels you will be able to get that open permit...
Good Luck
LB
I didnt want full-time hours as the kids are young and the hours that i do suit us, plus i am also classed as self-employed, so better for me in the long run (well at tax time)
Like the other poster said if your hubby is in those skill levels you will be able to get that open permit...
Good Luck
LB
Jun 1st 2009, 8:57 pm
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Re: Spousal Open Work Permits
Thanks for all of your replies 
hubby's job is in skill level 0 so we should be fine with that. 
hubby's job is in skill level 0 so we should be fine with that.
