Open Work Permit
An open work permit is a work permit that is not job-specific. An open work permit enables a foreign national to work for any employer except few restrictions mentioned on the work permit.
Post Graduate Work Permit
You may be eligible to apply for a Post Grad Work Permit, if you have recently graduated from a Designated Learning Institution and would like to temporarily work in Canada.
Co-Op Work Permit
Students whose work experience is essential and integral component of their program of study may be eligible for a work permit under a co-op or internship program. You aren’t eligible to apply for Co-op if you are studying English/French as a second language or have opted for general interest courses to prepare for a study program.
Bridging Open Work Permit
You may be eligible to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit if you applied for permanent residence and your current work permit expires in 4 months or less. You must have a valid status on your work permit and reside in Canada to be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit.
You are also eligible to obtain an open work permit under following circumstances:
- You are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence
- You are a spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student
- You are a spouse or common law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
- You are a refugee, refuge claimant, protected person or their family member
- You are under an unenforceable removal order
- You are a temporary resident permit holder
- You are a young worker participating in special programs
You may be eligible for one of the programs under International Experience Class.
1. Working Holiday
2. Young Professionals
3. International Co-op (Internship)