You may be eligible for an open work permit if you

*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
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