Open Work Permit

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Unlike an employer-specific work permit, an open work permit generally allows you to work for almost any employer in Canada without first obtaining a job offer.

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Open work permits are available only in specific circumstances established by Canadian immigration legislation and policy.

Examples include:

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Spousal Open Work Permit

Bridging Open Work Permit

Vulnerable Worker Open Work Permit

Certain humanitarian programs

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Eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of open work permit being requested.