An open work permit is a work permit that is not job-specific. Open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada except the ones who have failed to comply with the employment standards or businesses who engage in sex trade such as strip clubs, escort services, or erotic massage parlors. You may be eligible for an open work permit if you:
An employer-specific work permit legally allows a foreign worker to work for a specific employer for a certain period of time. These work permits are subject to a job offer by a Canadian employer supported by a positive LMIA which proves that there is no Canadian citizen or permanent resident available to do the job which is being offered. An employer-specific work permit allows you to work according to the conditions on your work permit, which include: