An Open Work Permit allows eligible foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada, without needing a specific job offer or Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). It’s a flexible and widely-used option for spouses of students or workers, graduates with a PGWP, and certain applicants under humanitarian or bridging programs.
You may be eligible if you are:
An applicant under a bridging open work permit or refugee/humanitarian category
May allow your spouse and children to join you with their own permits or study access
(passport, marriage certificate, partner’s permit, proof of employment/study)
or through a Visa Application Centre (VAC)
Our team helps you:
Plan your pathway from temporary status to permanent residency
