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

[Baljit]

I have an issue that I need help with. I am currently on a employer specific work permit in Canada. Because of covid, my company has been facing financial difficulties and so now they do not have any work for me. Is there any way to convert my closed work permit to a open work permit? I have a friend offering me a job, can I go there and work?

[Bavneet (Admin)]

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.