A Canada Open Work Permit (OWP) is a type of work visa that allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada without needing a specific job offer. Unlike employer-specific work permits, ...

The IRCC announced in August 2024 the early termination of a public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective immediately. The policy had been introduced in ...

Since November 1, 2024, international graduates in Canada seeking to apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)—a work permit that allows recent graduates to gain Canadian work experience—are ...

Ernest Odionu says the spousal open work permit extension he applied for as part of a family application was approved, but ...

Spouses and common-law partners of foreign workers in Canada may be eligible for an open work permit (OWP). This permit allows them to work for almost any employer in Canada without the need for a job ...

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