An open work permit lets you work for any employer (some exceptions are mentioned in IRPR 196.1).

Open work permits are not job-specific, which means your employer doesn’t need a labor market impact assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

You may be eligible for an open work permit if you:

• are an international student who graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
• are a student who is no longer able to meet the costs of their studies (destitute student)
• have already applied for permanent residence in Canada
• are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence
• are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student (under certain conditions)
• are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
• are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person, or their family member
• are under an unenforceable removal order
• are a temporary resident permit holder
• are a young worker participating in special programs

You may have restrictions listed on your open work permit, like the type of job you can hold and/or the location where you can work.

If you have a restricted open work permit, your restrictions will be listed on your work permit.

Source: IRCC official website- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/eligibility.html

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Disclaimer: Canadian immigration policies are ever-evolving. The information in this article is for general guidance only. We strongly recommend consulting official government sources or seeking advice from a qualified immigration professional before making any decisions. For a detailed review of your eligibility, you can contact at [email protected].