An open work permit is a work permit that is not job-specific. Because it is not job-specific, you will not need the following when you apply for your work permit:

• a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada, or
• proof that an employer has submitted an offer of employment through the Employer Portal and paid the employer compliance fee.

A foreign employee who wants to work in Canada can apply for open work permit depending upon the criteria in which he/she qualifies in. Following are some of the criteria one can apply:-

i. Inland Spousal/Common-Law
ii. Sponsorship Open Work Permit
iii. Post-Graduation Work Permits
iv. Bridging Open Work Permit