Everything you need to know about Canada's Open Work Permits

The best feature of Open work permit is that it allows freedom to work under any employer according to one's choice. Almost every foreigner who comes to Canada would want to work under a legal authority through a work permit. Many types of work permits tend to allow foreign nationals to do this in Canada.

Work permits are of two types in Canada. The first is a Closed work permit, while the second is a closed Work permit. The closed work permit is when you are allowed to work only for a single employer, whereas the second kind of work permit would mean you are free to choose the employer of your choice.

What are the advantages of an open work permit?

The open work permit ensures freedom in workplaces as the employee can freely choose the employer of his choice. In Canada, some of the requirements for obtaining a work permit are exempted from open work permits. One does not require any job offers to apply for an open work permit in Canada. Also, open work permit marks LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) eligible.

Who is eligible to apply for an open work permit in Canada?

The following criterion should be met for a person to be eligible for an open work permit in Canada:

• Any International student recently graduating from an institution considered by Canada is permitted for a program for the post-graduation work permit.
• Anybody who has applied for a permanent residency would automatically be eligible for a program for Immigrants to Canada.
• If there are any family relations with someone who has applied for a persistent residency in Canada.
• If someone is the wedded partner or law partner of an international student.
• Someone has Canada's temporary resident card.
• If one is in Canada for a working holiday.
• Students who are not able to manage the costs of their studies in Canada.
• And many more.

How can someone register for an Open work permit in Canada?

If you met any of the eligibility criteria for the open work permit, then you could register yourself in the program from Canada or even from outside of Canada. The forms and documents that you will have to submit, also the process of registration will majorly depend on the place where you come from. In these two cases, that is, being outside or inside Canada, the process would consist of a specific form and submission of the fee of the open work permit holder. The fee for the process of building you a work permit will also be taken simultaneously at the same time.