Open Work Permit

If you have a work permit that is going to expire or you want to make changes to the conditions of your work permit, you must submit a new application at least 30 days before your work permit expires. You are legally allowed to stay in Canada while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes your application.

Recent weeks have seen an impressive amount of activity among Canada’s Express Entry-linked provincial nominee streams. In the past five days alone, more than 1,400 Express Entry candidates have been contacted by Canada’s provinces to apply for a provincial nomination.

Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact candidates invited

International students hoping to remain in Canada on a Post-Graduation Work Permit now have six months to apply once they obtain their notice of graduation and are no longer required to have a valid study permit.  

There are many options for foreign nationals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector looking to work in Canada

The number of job vacancies in Canada rose again in the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, with increases reported in six provinces and the territory of Nunavut.

Effective May 1st, Alberta is lifting restrictions on the hiring of new temporary foreign workers.

Open work permits also available to family members living in Canada

Some in-demand occupation categories experienced increases in offered wages even higher than the national average, including:

British Columbia invited immigration candidates in four targeted draws under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

126 skilled workers and international graduates with a minimum score of 85 points through the BC PNP Tech stream.

Eligibility for Spouses of International Students
Under the new policy, Family Open Work Permit (OWP) will only be available to spouses of international students who are enrolled in:

IRCC has also launched a new website to allow the public to track the immigration backlog.

A Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) lets foreign nationals continue working in Canada while awaiting a decision on their permanent residence (PR) application. It is valid for up to two years and can be extended. Unlike employer-specific permits, BOWPs allow work for most employers.

Two-year-old pilot, provides fast track to Canadian permanent residence for tech workers in 29 eligible occupations

This move comes as part of Canada’s attempt to mitigate driver shortages in the busing and transport trucking industries across the country.

Yes, if you applied for a permit extension/change before your original permit expired, you can continue working under the same conditions as your original permit while your new application is being processed.

In some situations, international students in this country may need – or be required by their Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) – to defer their program’s start date to the following semester.

Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible.

International students and their spouses or partners may be eligible to work during their studies.

Yes, but only with a work permit.

If you are sponsoring your spouse or partner in Canada, they can apply for an open work permit when they apply for permanent residence.