OPEN WORK PERMIT

[solanah]

I would like to know if the Open Work permit allows you to work in different job that you want. My friend which is a Caregiver in Ottawa, already received her Open work permit after submittion of Permanent Residence Application.But we would like to know if this open work permit entitles her to work to a different job, not only Caregiver?is that what open work permit means?please help.Thanks

 

[Leon]

Open work permit means you can take any job you want.

 

[arthurzhang]

See if there any restrictions on the permit. Otherwise, everywhere.

 

[alinawazahmed]

Hi,
Im a Permanent resident and i want to apply open work permit for my wife. While applying there was one question which says:

Are you a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a person who:

• Holds a work permit or is applying for a work permit
• (only spouses or common-law partners) holds a study permit and is a full-time student in a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligible program of study at a PGWP eligible designated learning institution?;
• holds a temporary resident permit that is valid for 6 months or more;
• applied for permanent residence to an office in-Canada and was determined to be eligible for permanent resident status (first stage approval); or
• is subject of a removal order that is unenforceable

what should i select YES or NO?

And another question is should AOR mail should be attached in supporting documents while applying open work permit? As I see there is no upload option for AOR letter.

 

[DS14]

If anyone is on open work permit
--Can they work for 2 employers ?
--Any restrictions on type of organizations to work

 

[CanGoldDigger]

If anyone is on open work permit
--Can they work for 2 employers ?
--Any restrictions on type of organizations to work

Yes. They can work for 2 employers.
Yes, there could be some restrictions. They will be listed in an open work permit.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

What is an open work permit?
An open work permit lets you work for any employer, except for one that either

• is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions, or
• regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages
  • You can only get an open work permit in specific situations.

Open work permits are not job-specific, so your employer doesn’t need

• a labour market impact assessment from Employment and Social Development Canada
• proof that an employer has submitted an offer of employment through the Employer Portal and paid the employer compliance fee

In most cases, you will have to pay the open work permit holder fee at the same time that you pay the work permit fee. Check the fee list for the most up-to-date application fees.
Open work permit restrictions
You may have restrictions listed on your open work permit. Restrictions can include things like

• the type of job you can hold
  • Example: You may need a medical exam to work in some jobs.
• the location you can work
  • Example: If you have an open work permit under the provincial nominee class, you may only be able to work in a specific province.

If you have a restricted open work permit, your restrictions will be listed on your work permit.

 

[DS14]

@CanGoldDigger - Thanks for the response.
Just one more question
1 employer is ready to sponsor the PNP and this new employer is not sponsoring but provided a job so still my friend can work for both employers right

 

[CanGoldDigger]

@CanGoldDigger - Thanks for the response.
Just one more question
1 employer is ready to sponsor the PNP and this new employer is not sponsoring but provided a job so still my friend can work for both employers right

Both are full-time? PNP may be not be happy if you have 2 full-time jobs.

 

[DS14]

Both are full-time? PNP may be not be happy if you have 2 full-time jobs.

one is 30 hrs and another is 37 hours - one will start next month

 

[CanGoldDigger]

No issue for the work permit, but might be for the PNP. but you would better post a question in PNP section.