• UNRESTRICTED WORK PERMIT – this open work permit allows international candidates to change their employer, occupation, and job location according to their satisfaction within the time limit of visa validity.
• RESTRICTED WORK PERMIT – this type of Open Work permit allows international candidates to change their employer but are not allowed to change their occupation.
• RESTRICTED WORK PERMIT BY LOCATION – this type of work permit allows international candidates to change their employer but are not allowed to change the location of the work.

 Canada’s Open Work Permit Criteria

You are eligible to apply for Canadian Open Work Permit only under the following circumstances;

• If you hold a temporary Resident permit in Canada.
• If you recently graduated from a Canadian institute and require employment, you can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
• If you are a student and you need financial support.
• If you have applied for permanent residence in Canada.
• If you are a family member of a person who has already applied for permanent residence in Canada.
• If you are a spouse or a common-law partner of a Skilled worker or international student.
• If you are a young worker in special programs.

Canada Open Work Permit Requirements  

The following requirements should be met before applying for a Canadian Open Work Permit;

• Candidates must be in good health.
• Candidates must show proof that they will leave the country after the expiry of the work permit.
• Candidates must present proof of enough financial resources that will be enough to support themselves and their family members and will also enough to fund their travel back home.
• Candidates must show clean criminal records.
• Candidates must prove that they are not a liability to Canadian security.
• Candidates must abide by all the rules of the work permit issued by the Consulate.
• Candidates must prove they will not work for employers involved in illegal activities or forbidden acts.

Who can extend the Canada Open Work Permit?

If you fulfill the following requirements, then you can extend the Canadian Open Work Permit;

• If you hold a Canadian study permit, that will soon expire.
• If you hold a degree from a Canadian University/institute.
• If you are a temporary Resident of Canada.
• If you are waiting for your application for refugee status.
• And you can also apply for your extension in Open Work Permit if your application for refugee status is declined and you cannot leave the country due to uncontrollable circumstances.

How to Apply?

If you are interested in applying for Canada Open Work Permit, then follow the steps given below;

• Look for any job in Canada. After getting a job offer, you can apply for a work permit.
• After acquiring a job offer, contact your country’s Consulate and apply for an Open Work permit.
• Submit all required documents as a hard copy to any nearby embassy or through an online application.
• Wait for processing, and attend the interview call.
• You may also need to complete the medical examination.

Required Documents

• A photocopy of a valid passport and all its pages
• A passport must have a validity of at least six months.
• A job offer
• Two photographs
• Proof of current immigration status
• Police records Certificates
• CV/Resume
• Diplomas
• Educational certificates
• Copy of marriage certificate (if Available)
• Copy of children’s birth certificate (if available)
• Certificate d’acceptation du Québec (if working in Québec)
• You may be asked for any additional documents by your Consulate or embassy.

 Canada Open Work Permit Processing time

The processing time for a Canadian open work permit may take up to three-twenty seven weeks. It also depends on the country.

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Cost of Canada’s Open Work Permit

• Application Fee – CAD 155
• Open Work permit fee – CAD 100

For more details regarding the Canada Open Work permit, you can check the further in the link below:

Canada Open Work Permit Details

Conclusion

In this post, we mentioned all the Requirements & Application processes regarding the Canada Open Work Permit. We encourage all candidates planning for Canada to review this post and check the details we have provided here.