Who is eligible for an open work permit in Canada?

Who is eligible for an open work permit in Canada?

An Open Work Permit allows foreign nationals to work in the country for any Canadian employer, unlike an employer specific work permit. Eligible candidates such as foreign graduates and family members of Canada permanent resident etc. can apply for this permit. The application process varies based on applicant’s eligibility criteria.

 

Canada is planning to welcome of 82,000 new immigrants to Canada every year under Spousal Partner and children sponsorship programs.

 

This work permit offers freedom by allowing eligible foreign nationals to choose their occupation and employer.

 

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Benefits of Canada Open work permit

Here are some benefits of an open work permit:

 

• Partner can enter and work in Canada with an Open work permit
• An open work permit is flexible as it allows working for any employer in Canada
• Not bound to work for one employer
• No need for a job offer to avail the permit
• Open work permit also qualifies under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

 

Eligibility Criteria for Canada Open Work Permit

An applicant must complete specific eligibility criteria for an open work permit:

 

• Foreign students who have graduated from DLI
• Family members of Canada PR
• Foreign worker's family members
• Applicant's spouses or common-law partner of the foreign student or Atlantic Immigration program
• Protected persons, refugees, asylum seekers,  and their family members
• Temporary resident permit holders
• Special programs participants
• Spouses, common-law partners, dependent partners, and children residing in Canada and being sponsored by Canadian resident.

 

Pathways for Canada Open Work Permit

Here are the mentioned pathways through which an applicant can get an open work permit in Canada:

 

• Spousal Open Work permit

• Temporary Work Permits for spouses

• Post-Graduation Work Permit
• Temporary Resident Permit
• World Youth Program Permit
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Spousal Permit
• Regular Open Work Permit
• Bridging Open Work Permit

• International Experience Canada (IEC)

 

Requirements for Open Work permit

Here are the requirements to apply for an Open work permit:

 

• Sufficient funds to survive with your family in Canada
• No history of a criminal record
• Health Insurance
• Obey to the work permit’s condition even if you are given a restricted work permit
• Fulfil the eligibility criteria such as biometric data, language skills, language skills, and insurance

 

Steps to Apply for Open Work Permit

Below are the mentioned steps to get an open work permit:

 

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Sort out the necessary documents

Step 3: Apply for the Open work permit

Step 4: Get the work permit

Step 5: Migrate and work in Canada

 

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