Program delivery update: Open work permit – General processing and issuance – International Mobility Program

January 12, 2022

The title has changed from “Open work permit” to “Open work permit – General processing and issuance” to reflect the instructions more accurately. In addition, the instructions have been updated to clarify that the open work permit holder fee cannot be charged for open work permits in certain situations.
An open work permit can only be issued to a foreign national under one of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemptions.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2022-work-permit-processing.html