Work Permit

Most foreign nationals need authorization from IRCC to work in Canada. This authorization is a legal document known as work permit. There are two different types of work permits which are as follows:

Employer Specific Work Permit
Open work Permit

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Employer Specific Work Permit

An employer-specific work permit (also called a closed work permit) allows foreign nationals to work for a specific employer for a designated period of time. This work permit lists certain conditions such as the name of the employer, the length of time you can work for, and the location of work, if applicable.

Eligibility

There are specific requirements that need to be met in order to apply for work permit depending on the area where you are applying from. You must:

Have no criminal record and be willing to get a Police clearance certificate.
Not be a danger to Canada’s security.
Be in good health and have a medical exam if needed.
Be financially self sufficient for your and your family members stay in Canada.
Prove that you will leave Canada at the end of your work permit.
Not plan to work for an “ineligible” employer.
Not plan to work for an employer offering erotic dance, striptease, escort services or erotic massages.

Open Work Permit

Open work permit allows an applicant to work for any employer across Canada except those employers who are listed as ineligible or who offer erotic dance, striptease, escort services or erotic massages. Some circumstances under which you can apply for an Open Work Permit are as follows:

You are an international student who has graduated from an eligible DLI and is eligible for PGWP.
You are spouse or CLP of an international student or skilled worker.
You are the spouse or CLP of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program.
You are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person, or a family member.
Prove that you will leave Canada at the end of your work permit.
You are under an unenforceable removal order
You are a TRP (Temporary Resident Permit) holder.
You are a young worker participating in special programs.

You must also meet general additional criteria to be eligible to apply for an Open Work Permit.