No Work Due To Covid-19 Can I Covert Closed WP To Open WP

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Baljit

You can get open work permit only if you are eligible for one of these:

– are an international student who graduated from a designated learning institution and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

– are a student who’s no longer able to meet the costs of your studies (destitute student)

– have an employer-specific work permit and are being abused or at risk of being abused in relation to your job in Canada

– applied for permanent residence in Canada

– are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence

– are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student

– are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

– are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person or their family member

– are under an unenforceable removal order

– are a temporary resident permit holder

– are a young worker participating in special programs

If you do not have above mentioned eligibilities, you can apply for employer specific work permit. Your employer must get a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before you submit your application.