Spouses and common-law partners of some workers and international students can file for dependent visa. In Canada, the dependent visa term as Open work permit. An open work permit is a work permit that is not job-specific. If you are spouse in Canada as an international student and your spouse is an eligible for Openwork permit. So while you’re studying, he or she can work full- or part-time for any employer in Canada without needing a LMIA (Labour Market Impact assessment). If you are spouse is in Canada on a work permit and your spouse is an eligible for Open work permit. To apply this visa your spouse occupation falls under OC Skill Type 0, A or B.