How-to-apply-for-an-open-work-permit-in-canada
An Open work permit is designed to allow foreign workers the flexibility and freedom to work in Canada. These permits may be tied to a specific employer, occupation, or organization. Foreign nationals who want to work in Canada will also be required to secure a work permit. Open work permits allow for freedom of movement, whether it is between workplaces, occupations or locations in Canada. There are numerous ways to be eligible for an open work permit. Here are some of the more prominent ways: International student graduates In 2021, most LMIA-exempt work permits went to international student graduates who were eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). International students can be eligible to work in Canada for up to three years post-graduation if they complete a full-time study program of at least two years in length. Study programs that are longer than eight months but shorter than two years may be eligible for a PGWP that matches the length of their program. To be el...