Program delivery update: Spouses and common-law partners of study permit holders – [R205(c)(ii) – C42]
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
March 19, 2024
On March 19, 2024, the Minister designated the work performed by the following spouses and common-law partners of full-time students as necessary under paragraph R205(c)(ii):
- spouses and common-law partners of full-time students in graduate programs (master’s and doctorate) in a university or polytechnic institution
- spouses and common-law partners of full-time students in professional degree programs in a university (e.g., medicine, dentistry, law)
- spouses and common-law partners who hold a valid open work permit under the C42 category and who are extending their work permit as spouses of full-time students in a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligible program of study at a PGWP eligible designated learning institution.
Applications received on or before March 18, 2024, will not be affected by this instructional change and shall be processed following established procedures.