Open Work Permit

An open work permit is a work permit which allows a foreign national to work in any job, without restrictions. It does not require an LMIA, or job offer. Once issued, you can work in any location for any employer. 

• Spouses and common-law partners of temporary foreign workers and international students
• International students who recently graduated from a post-secondary institute in Canada and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program
• Permanent residence applicants who have applied to an office in Canada
• Spouse or common-law partner being sponsored for Permanent Residence through an Inland Spousal Application
• Dependent family members of some permanent residence applicants
• International Experience Canada (IEC) Candidates (Working Holiday)
• Refugees, refugee claimants, protected persons and their family members