Application for an open work permit in Canada. Application for a work permit where the foreign national cannot yet confirm a Canadian employer and/or occupation. This open work permit is useful both for individuals and employers who wish to explore employment opportunities before submitting a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application. The open work permit can be issued for up to three years, or less—there are no restrictions on its length. However, if the individual receives an offer of employment during the validity period of the open work permit, they must apply for a LMIA and obtain a positive assessment prior to accepting that job offer.

Please find the details below for your application for an Work Permit within Canada. You will be notified by email the status of your application within 14 days of receipt. If you do not receive an email, please call 1-888-4CIC-2445 (1-888-424-2244) to confirm your application was processed correctly.

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Who can apply for an open work permit?

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You may 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
• are a student who’s no longer able to meet the costs of your studies (destitute student)
• have an employer-specific work permit and are being abused or at risk of being abused in relation to your job in Canada
• applied for permanent residence in Canada
• are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence
• are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student
• are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
• are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person or their family member
• are under an unenforceable removal order
• are a temporary resident permit holder
• are a young worker participating in special programs

In each of these situations, you must meet additional criteria to be eligible.Answer a few questions to find out if you’re eligible for an open work permit