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Open Work Permit — No LMIA Required
Work for any employer in Canada without a job offer or LMIA — maximum employment flexibility.
An Open Work Permit (OWP) allows the holder to work for virtually any employer in Canada without a job offer, LMIA, or employer restriction. Eligible categories include spouses of skilled workers, PGWP graduates, bridging PR applicants, IEC Working Holiday participants, and refugee claimants.
- Who This Is For: Spouses/CLPs of TEER 0/1 workers or international students; PGWP graduates; BOWP applicants with a pending PR; IEC Working Holiday participants; and other IRCC-designated categories.
Key Requirements
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Requirement
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Details
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Spousal OWP
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Spouse/CLP of a worker in TEER 0/1 occupation, or a full-time DLI student.
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PGWP
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Graduate of an eligible Canadian DLI in a programme of ≥8 months.
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BOWP
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Work permit holder with a pending Stage 2 PR application.
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IEC Working Holiday
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Citizen of an IEC partner country aged 18–35
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Key Benefits
- • Work for any employer — change jobs freely.
- • PGWP provides up to 3 years of open work experience toward CEC PR.
How Arik Immigration Consultant Helps You
- Assess which OWP category applies.
- Apply for spousal OWPs concurrently with the principal permit.
- File the BOWP at the optimal time.
- Manage PGWP applications within the 180-day graduation deadline.
Contact us now!
Schedule a meeting with our team to discuss your immigration or university admissions needs.
Office Address: 7445 Roper Road, Edmonton AB, T6B 3K9 Canada
Email: info@arikconsulting.ca
Phone number: +1 780-229-0777
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