Open work permit

[Simrangill09]

What is open work permit and what's the requirements ?

 

[scylla]

An open work permit allows you to work for any employer without getting an LMIA. You don't qualify for an open work permit. As usual, information related to open work permits can be very easily found on the CIC web site: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=177&top=17

 

[Simrangill09]

Why I can't qualify for open work

 

[scylla]

Why I can't qualify for open work

Did you click on the link in my original post to see what it takes to qualify? The answer is there.

 

[Simrangill09]

Yea I want to know any procedure to go Canada on work permit

 

[pfse]

Yea I want to know any procedure to go Canada on work permit

Here are some procedures for you:

Procedure 1.
- You need to find employer who wants to hire you.
- The employer should apply for LMIA.
- Once LMIA is approved (if approved) you can apply for Work Permit.

Procedure 2.
- Apply for study permit in Canada.
- Complete the study.
- Get Open Work permit (PGWP) for the period which is equal to the length of your course length.

Procedure 3.
- Your spouse applies for study permit.
- Base on study permit of your spouse you can apply for Open Work Permit.

Procedure 4.
- If you are citizen of one of the following countries, you can apply for IEC visa which allows you to work.
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Korea
Latvia
Lithuania
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
UK


There are few exceptions when someone can apply for Open Work Permit without LMIA (such as Postdocs, visiting Artists, e.t.c) but it is probably not relevant to you.

 

[ange1o]

Hi all,
1. Can I apply for a PGWP a month before graduating?
2. Can my spouse apply for an extension of spousal open work permit before my graduation?