The Open Work Permits allow foreign nationals to work in Canada. With an open work permit, foreign nationals are allowed to work for Canadian Employer. Moreover, the open work permit holders can work for a specific period in Canada.
The Open Work permit can have restrictions for specific jobs and places. To apply for a work permit, the applicants can apply while being outside of Canada, within the country, or at an entry time.
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Purpose of Open Work Permit:
Those foreigners or workers who wish to work in Canada are required to obtain a proper authorized method. Foreign nationals cannot work in the country while on a visitor visa. Therefore they need an open work permit.
It is a legal authorization document that allows a foreign national to engage in employment activities in Canada. Moreover, with this permit, the applicants can work in various locations and employers in Canada.
Furthermore, specific open work permits have additional requirements or restrictions. The work permit holders must abide by these rules and objections related to work permits.
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Permits for Immigration Streams
Following immigration streams use the open work permits:
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Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)
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International Experience Canada (IEC)
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Inland Spousal or Common-Law Sponsorship
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Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP)
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Eligibility
The following persons are allowed to apply for open work permits.
- Spouses or common-law partners of some temporary foreign workers
- Spouses or common-law partners of some international students
- International students graduated from a designated program of study in Canada
- Permanent Residents applicants (Who have applied for inland spousal sponsorship)
- Young Workers who are participants in programs offered by International Experience Canada (IEC)
- Refugees
- Refugee Claimants
- Protected Persons and their family members
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Advantages
Open Work Permits have many advantages as they allow the holders to work in Canada freely. Unlike most work permits connected to a single company, an open work visa allows a foreign national to work for any employer in Canada and move about at their ease. Many foreign nationals strengthen their eligibility for permanent residency in Canada by obtaining Canadian job experience. Foreign nationals can track their eligibility for the following paths to permanent residence as they gain work experience in Canada.
Even if applicants have an open work permit, foreign nationals are not permitted to work for the following types of employers. Employers who frequently offer prohibited services include striptease, exotic dancing, escort services, or erotic massages.
These types of employers are designated as ineligible by the IRCC.
