What are the advantages of open work permit over other work permit types?

[saleemjosh]

Can any one provide/tell information about the advantages of open work permit over other work permit types?
Thank you in advance for you help.

 

[PMM]

Hi

Can any one provide/tell information about the advantages of open work permit over other work permit types?
Thank you in advance for you help.

You can work for whomever you want.

 

[saleemjosh]

Hi


You can work for whomever you want.

Thank you PMM for quick response.

 

[applied4PR]

Hi


You can work for whomever you want.

Can one start their own business on an open work permit and then apply for PR under Canada experience class?

Can one apply for Provincial nominee program on an OWP (without a job offer or experience)?

Can one use an existing OWP (without a job offer) to apply for skilled migration?

 

[PMM]

Hi

Can one start their own business on an open work permit and then apply for PR under Canada experience class?

Can one apply for Provincial nominee program on an OWP (without a job offer or experience)?

Can one use an existing OWP (without a job offer) to apply for skilled migration?

1. No

You need to meet these requirements to apply under the Canadian Experience Class. You must:

plan to live outside the province of Quebec
have at least 12 months of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) skilled work experience in Canada in the three years before you apply,
have gained your experience in Canada with the proper authorization
meet the required language levels needed for your job for each language ability (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).

2. Only if you qualify that Province's PNP
3. No unless you qualify for CEC or FSW. You need an employer to qualify for FSW2 (permanent job offer)

 

[saleemjosh]

Hi

1. No

You need to meet these requirements to apply under the Canadian Experience Class. You must:

plan to live outside the province of Quebec
have at least 12 months of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) skilled work experience in Canada in the three years before you apply,
have gained your experience in Canada with the proper authorization
meet the required language levels needed for your job for each language ability (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).

2. Only if you qualify that Province's PNP
3. No unless you qualify for CEC or FSW. You need an employer to qualify for FSW2 (permanent job offer)

Hi PMM and applied4PR,
Thank you so much for your inputs. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I guess if one has open work permit
1. They can work for any one
2. They may be able to set up their business
3. If they qualify (Language and skill and experience) and have 12 months of Canadian experience they can apply for PR (CEC class) (provided they are willing to live outside of Quebec).
4. I think 4 year work permit rule does not apply. Leave canada after 4 year work permit in Canada and go back to their home country.
5. Can apply for PNP if they get offer of permanent Job in that particular province.
6. Can apply for FSW category if they meet all the qualifications. Because any one can apply for FSW category (whether living in Canada or outside Canada) how having or not having open work permit effect that.

I really appreciate your inputs guys. Thank you.

 

[applied4PR]

Hi

1. No

You need to meet these requirements to apply under the Canadian Experience Class. You must:

plan to live outside the province of Quebec
have at least 12 months of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) skilled work experience in Canada in the three years before you apply,
have gained your experience in Canada with the proper authorization
meet the required language levels needed for your job for each language ability (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).

2. Only if you qualify that Province's PNP
3. No unless you qualify for CEC or FSW. You need an employer to qualify for FSW2 (permanent job offer)

So if one has an OWP and a job offer letter, can one apply for PNP right away from inside Canada, while working on that job?

 

[saleemjosh]

So if one has an OWP and a job offer letter, can one apply for PNP right away from inside Canada, while working on that job?

As per my understanding that offer must be permanent job offer.

 

[applied4PR]

What is the fastest way to convert an OWP in to PR from 1) inside Canada 2) from outside Canada.