What is an open work permit?

An open work permit is one that allows you to work in Canada without being bound to a specific employer or performing a specific job.

Therefore, this work permit does NOT require the following:

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada.
Proof that a Canadian employer has submitted a job offer through the Employer Portal.
Want to find out if you are eligible for an open work permit?

Restrictions for this type of visa

This permit can only be requested under certain conditions and scenarios.
If you do not meet the eligibility conditions, you will not be able to apply.

Requirements for this type of visa

There are additional requirements that you will need to meet in order to obtain a work permit, this will be according to your profile and the way you apply for such permit.

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