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Open work permits

It grants permission to have any job with any employer with a limited exception. It also means that they can be contracted without the need of an LMIA. The eligibility of a spouse or common-law partner for an open work permit will depend on the level of skill of the worker.

The accompanying family members should apply for their work permits within the foreign worker before entering Canada. Although, it’s also possible for them to apply for one inside the country.