Fees For Open Work Permit In Canada
Unfortunately, every day I receive emails from people who want to move to Canada and are worried about the visa/work permit process. The reason is that they find out how much it costs to get a job in Canada. Usually, the first question they ask me is whether they need a work permit or not.Canada’s government has introduced a new open work permit policy for citizens of India.Canada’s Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney revealed the changes in Canada’s policies to welcome more skilled immigrants and make it easier for them to live and work in Canada.The federal government is also planning to scrap its controversial point system used to evaluate skills of applicants.
Fees For Open Work Permit In Canada
An open work permit is a document issued by the Canadian Government to allow an individual to work anywhere in Canada. It has to be applied for by the employer and is issued after thorough screening, meant to crack down on illegal immigrants. If your job offer is accepted by Immigration, then the visa office will issue an open work permit for your stay in Canada. Once you receive your open work permit, you can work at any place or location but you cannot change employers and you cannot choose from various jobs based on your wish; you have to select from the jobs offered by your employer.
How do I apply for an open work permit?
Check to see if there are special instructions for you
Some applicants need to follow special instructions to apply for their open work permit. This applies to
- Ukrainian nationals
- recent graduates from Hong Kong
- spouses or common-law partners being sponsored in Canada
- vulnerable workers in Canada who’ve been victims of abuse
If you are applying from outside Canada:
In the “Details of intended work in Canada” section of the IMM 1295 application form:
- choose “Open Work Permit” for question 1
- leave questions 2 to 6 blank
Pay your fees:
- $100 open permit holder fee and
- $155 work permit fee
Find out how to:
If you are applying from inside Canada:
In the “Details of intended work in Canada” section of the IMM 5710 application form:
- choose “Open Work Permit” for question 1
- leave questions 2 to 8 blank
Pay your fees:
- $100 open permit holder fee and
- $155 work permit fee
Find out how to:
- pay your fees.
- submit your application as a:
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