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March 30, 2023
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Can I apply for the CBW if my partner is a full-time International student ?

  • March 30, 2023
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    April 1, 2023

    As per the Canada Revenue Agency "

    You are eligible for the Canada workers benefit (CWB) if you:

    • earn working income
    • are a resident of Canada throughout the year
    • are 19 years of age or older on December 31, or you live with your spouse or common-law partner or your child

    You are not eligible for the CWB if you:

    • are enrolled as a full-time student at a designated educational institution for more than 13 weeks in the year unless, on December 31, you have an eligible dependant 
    • are confined to a prison or similar institution for a period of at least 90 days during the year
    • do not have to pay tax in Canada because you are an officer or servant of another country, such as a diplomat, or you are a family member or employee of that person

    For CWB purposes, an eligible spouse:

    • lives with you as your spouse or common-law partner on December 31
    • (is a resident of Canada throughout the year)

    Your spouse or common-law partner is not an eligible spouse for the CWB purposes, if they:

    • are enrolled as a full-time student at a designated educational institution for more than 13 weeks in the year unless, on December 31, they have an eligible dependant 
    • are confined to a prison or similar institution for a period of at least 90 days during the year
    • do not have to pay tax in Canada because they are an officer or servant of another country, such as a diplomat, or are a family member or employee of such a person

    For CWB purposes, an eligible dependant:

    • is your or your spouse's or common-law partner's child
    • is under 19 years of age and lives with you on December 31
    • is not eligible for the CWB"

    For more information, Please visit the Canada Revenue Agency 

     

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