Bring Your Beloved to Your Study Destination

Canada's liberal immigration policy allows international students to bring their spouse, partner, or children with them. Your spouse or common-law partner may apply for an open work permit, which can be filed before or after your arrival in Canada. The Spouse Work Permit is usually issued for the same duration as per the students' study permit duration and allows the holder to work full time in Canada.

Known for world-class universities and a multicultural environment, the UK allows international students to bring their family members or dependents along with them. Your partner will also be able to work in the UK if you are either a government-sponsored student taking a full-time course longer than six months or a full-time postgraduate course of 9 or more months at an approved institution.

The USA, known for academic excellence, study programs, and research opportunities, authorizes international students to bring their beloveds along with them. If your partner is travelling with you, he or she must apply under the dependent category of your visa type. If you are applying under F-1 or M-1 visa, your partner will have to apply under an F-2 or M-2 visa respectively.

Australia's robust educational infrastructure and high quality of life make it a preferred destination for higher education. The government allows international students to bring their family members. You can take your partner either by including them on your original student visa application or by applying after you have started your course.

New Zealand is an excellent choice for international students to live and study. If your partner wants to join you, he or she can apply for a Partner of a Student Work Visa or a Partner of a Student Visitor Visa. If you are studying at a Level 7 or 8 qualification on New Zealand's Long Term Skill Shortage List, or at Level 9 or 10, your spouse may work for any number of hours.