Open Work Permit

An Open Work Permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada. But this permit is
issued only in specifics situations. Below you will find a list of what these situations can
be.

• if you graduated from a designated learning institution you could be eligible for a Post Graduate Study Permit

• if you are a student who can no longer meet the cost of your studies

• if you have an employer-specific work permit and are being abused in relation to your job

• if you applied for permanent residency in Canada

• if you are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residency

• if you are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student

• if you are a refugee

• if you are under a removal order

• if you are a temporary resident

• if you are a young worker participating in special programs