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

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

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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