Open Work Permit
A work permit in Canada is an official document issued by the Canadian government that allows foreign
nationals to legally work in Canada for a specified time and under certain conditions. Working in Canada
is also an excellent first step for those seeking to immigrate permanently.
Open Work Permit:
An open work permit refers to a work permit that is not tied to a single employer or location. This
means that a foreign national with a valid open work permit may work for multiple employers in
multiple locations throughout Canada.
Open work permits are most commonly issued through the following immigration programs:
• Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)
• International Experience Canada (IEC)
• Inland Spousal or Common-Law Sponsorship
• Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP)
Employer-Specific Work Permit (Closed Work Permit):
A closed work permit is an employer-specific work permit, meaning it is for a designated role with a specific Canadian employer. A closed work permit may be approved if certain legal requirements and conditions are met. Closed work permits are generally role-specific and employer-specific.The employer must apply to Employment and Social Development Canada and satisfy them that there is a genuine need to hire a foreign worker, as such a skillset is not otherwise available to that employer through a Canadian Worker or Permanent Resident via the local labour market. If successful, the employer will be issued a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), ultimately granting the Applicant permission to apply for the closed work permit.
How does this benefit you?
The process of obtaining a work permit visa to Canada from Bangladesh involves several steps.