Confirmed by CBC: Open Work Permit to be granted on AOR

Following CBC massive coverage today on the issue, and tireless efforts of thousand Inland spousal sponsorship families to call on changes in Open Work Permit policy, it has been officially confirmed on CBC website today December 15 2014, that: UPDATED: - Government to launch one-year pilot program to help spouse sponsorship work permit applicants - New pilot program would allow applicants to work, provide for family during processing period We would like to congratulate those who have lobbied for this, and to extend holidays greeting to all 'Inland' families, wishing all of you a merry Canadian Christmas. We all look forward to seeing the new policy implementation in coming weeks. Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/permanent-residency-spouse-sponsorship-delays-leave-new-dad-unable-to-support-family-1.2872148