Open Work Permit
Open Work Permit
An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada. No Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is needed. You can change employers freely.
Fee
$255 CAD
LMIA
Not required
Employer
Any employer
Processing
Varies
Types of Open Work Permits
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP)
International Experience Canada (IEC)
Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
Vulnerable Worker Open Work Permit