Work Permit  ·  1 min read

Work Permit in Canada: Open vs. Closed Work Permits Explained

Canada issues two types of work permits: open work permits (which allow you to work for any employer) and employer-specific (closed) work permits. The type of permit you receive affects your flexibility, your obligations, and what happens if you change jobs.

Immigration advice provided by Shirani Jenita Daniel, RCIC-IRB, CICC Licence R705794. This article is general information and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.

Immigration advice provided by Shirani Jenita Daniel, RCIC-IRB, CICC Licence R705794. This content is general information and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.

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Shirani Jenita Daniel, RCIC-IRB

CICC Licence R705794 · Commissioner for Oaths (Alberta) · Founder, Imprint Immigration Services Inc.

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