Canada open work permit rules: Spouses of some Quebec workers can now apply under new eligibility

Canada has expanded open work permit eligibility for spouses of some Quebec temporary workers.

Canada has expanded access to open work permits for spouses and common-law partners of certain temporary workers in Quebec, giving more foreign families an opportunity to work while their immigration applications are being processed. The change affects family members of temporary workers who have applied for permanent selection through Quebec’s Programme de sélection des travailleurs … Read more

Canada Open Work Permit: 5 Steps for Spouses of International Students to Apply

Canada Open Work Permit

Canada has outlined a five-step application process for eligible spouses and common-law partners of international students seeking an open work permit. The permit can allow an eligible spouse or partner to work for almost any employer in Canada, unlike an employer-specific work permit that restricts the holder to a particular employer. The Canadian immigration authority, … Read more

7 Jobs Non-Citizens Can Do in Canada Without a Work Permit

7 Jobs Non-Citizens Can Do in Canada Without a Work Permit

Canada has published an official list of occupations and activities where certain non-citizens may be able to work without first obtaining a Canadian work permit, opening a potential route for specific foreign workers, students, business visitors and professionals. The list covers seven broad categories, including academics and skilled workers, business people, emergency and transportation workers, … Read more

Canada open work permit: 15 eligible categories and what Nigerians need to know

Canada Study Permit

Canada’s open work permit system is attracting fresh attention among Nigerians looking for ways to work in the country without first securing an employer-sponsored job. The attraction is easy to understand. Unlike an employer-specific work permit, an open work permit generally does not tie the holder to one employer or require a job offer before … Read more