Open Work Permits

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Open Work Permit

An Open Work Permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada without needing  a specific job offer. It is typically available to individuals such as youth participating in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, spouses or common-law partners of temporary foreign workers or certain international students, recent graduates from eligible Canadian institutions, and some applicants for permanent residency in Canada.

Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP)

A spousal open work permit allows the spouse or common-law partner of temporary foreign workers and certain international students in Canada to work for any employer without needing a job offer or LMIA.

This permit offers flexibility, enabling them to pursue job opportunities in any field while living in Canada with their partner, which helps them integrate into the community and contribute to the household.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows international students who have completed a program at a Canadian post-secondary institution to work in Canada for a period equal to the length of their study, up to a maximum of three years. 

An exception to this rule is that students who complete a two-year program are eligible for a three-year PGWP. 

This open work permit provides graduates with the flexibility to gain valuable Canadian work experience in any field, which can be crucial for their pathway to permanent residency.

Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday Visa under International Experience Canada (IEC) allows young adults, typically aged 18 to 30 or 35 depending on their country of origin, to work and travel in Canada for up to two years.

This open work permit offers the flexibility to take on short-term jobs while exploring the country, making it an ideal option for those seeking both work experience and adventure.

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