Work in Canada
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Open Work Permit
An Open Work Permit allows you to work for almost any employer in Canada without requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or a confirmed job offer in advance. You may be eligible for an open work permit if you meet one of the following conditions:
- You are an international student who has graduated from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
- You are a destitute student who is unable to continue paying tuition fees.
- You hold an employer-specific work permit and are being abused or are at risk of abuse in your current job.
- You have applied for permanent residence in Canada.
- You are a dependent family member of someone who has applied for permanent residence
- You are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIP).
- You are a refugee claimant, a protected person, or a family member of one.
- You are under an unenforceable removal order.
- You hold a temporary resident permit.
- You are a young person participating in special international programs (e.g., International Experience Canada).
Each category has its own eligibility conditions that must be met.
Open Work Permit Extension
If you already hold an open work permit, you may be eligible to extend it as long as you continue to meet the criteria for the program under which your permit was originally issued.
Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)
You may qualify for an Open Work Permit as the spouse or common-law partner of:
- A skilled worker employed in a position under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 (previously NOC 0, A, B) who is authorized to work in Canada for at least six months.
- An individual participating in the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in a job under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.
- A foreign student enrolled at a recognized public post-secondary institution (college, university, or CEGEP in Quebec).
- A foreign representative or a family member of a foreign representative.
- A member of a foreign military service or their family member under the Visiting Forces Act.
Employer-Specific Work Permit
An Employer-Specific Work Permit allows you to work under certain defined conditions. The permit specifies:
- The name of the employer you are authorized to work for.
- The duration of your permitted employment.
- he location where you may work (if applicable).
This work permit is tied to one employer and one job. If you wish to change employers, you must apply for a new work permit before starting the new position.
General Eligibility Requirements (All Work Permits)
To qualify for a work permit in Canada, you must:
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- Satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires.
- Provide proof of sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your dependents during your stay, and to pay for your return travel.
- Have no criminal record and comply with Canadian laws.
- Not pose a security risk to Canada
- Be in good health, and complete a medical examination if required
- Not plan to work for an employer involved in adult entertainment services such as striptease, escort services, or erotic massages
- Provide any additional documents requested by IRCC to establish your eligibility
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