Planning your application
Couples often want to understand whether one partner's studies, employment or immigration application creates a work permit option for the other. The answer depends on the applicable category and the details of both partners' situations.
How Value Visa can help
We review the principal applicant's documents, relationship evidence and the specific open work permit category being considered. Marriage or common-law partnership alone does not establish eligibility. If a spousal category does not fit, other open work permit categories need their own assessment rather than being treated as interchangeable.
Your review is specific to your circumstances. We explain the proposed work and confirm fees in writing before beginning. Government fees are separate.
Documents to discuss
Bring the records you already have to the consultation. This starting list does not replace the personalized checklist for your application.
- Both partners' passports and immigration documents
- Marriage or common-law relationship evidence
- Principal applicant's study, employment or PR application records
- Current permit conditions and expiry dates
For the initial inquiry, describe your situation and deadlines. Ask us how to share sensitive documents before emailing identity or financial records.
Current official guidance
Requirements, fees and processing information can change. Use the official instructions alongside advice about your own circumstances.
Read the relevant IRCC guidance (opens in a new tab)Frequently asked questions
Does every spouse of a student or worker qualify?
No. Eligibility is category-specific and requirements change. We assess the principal applicant's situation and the current instructions before recommending an application.
What will a consultation cover?
We discuss your goal, immigration history and the documents available, identify questions that need further review and explain the scope of assistance. Fees are confirmed in writing before work begins; government fees are separate.
Can Value Visa guarantee approval or a processing date?
No. IRCC makes immigration decisions, and processing times can change. We help prepare a complete, consistent application and explain the next steps without promising an outcome.