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Open Work Permit

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Open Work Permit

An open work permit grants authorization to work with any Canadian employer. It is not issued based on a specific job; therefore, you will not need a Labor Market Impact Assessment. Not everyone qualifies for an open work permit. Only in these situations you can be eligible for an open work permit:

  • if you are an international student who graduated from a designated learning institution and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
  • if you are a student who is no longer able to meet the costs of your studies (destitute student).
  • if you have an employer-specific work permit and are being abused or at risk of being abused in relation to their job in Canada.
  • if you applied for permanent residence in Canada.
  • if you are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence.
  • if you are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student.
  • if you are a refugee, refugee claimant, a protected person, or a family member.
  • if you are under an unenforceable removal order.
  • if you are a temporary resident permit holder.
  • if you are a young worker participating in special programs.