Open Work Permit Canada
Open Work Permit Canada – Work Without a Job Offer
An Open Work Permit (OWP) allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada without being tied to a specific job or employer.
Unlike employer-specific work permits, an Open Work Permit does NOT require:
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
- Employer job offer submission via Employer Portal
- Employer compliance fee
Who Is Eligible for an Open Work Permit?
You may be eligible if you fall under one of the following categories:
- Permanent residence applicants applying from inside Canada
- Dependent family members of PR applicants
- Spouses or common-law partners of:
- International students
- Skilled workers
- Refugees, protected persons, and their family members
- Certain Temporary Resident Permit holders
- Participants in special youth or international mobility programs
Dependent family members include:
Spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children.
Key Benefits of an Open Work Permit
- Work for any employer in Canada
- No job offer required
- Gain Canadian work experience
- Support your spouse or family financially