As of July 26, 2021, people that have appleid for permanent residency under the essential workers and international pathways are also allowed to apply for a open work permit, which allows them basically to work anywhere in Canada.

In May of this year, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) launched a special permanent residency program for around 90,000 essential workers and international graduates.

The eligibility criteria for Open Work Permits for Essential Workers and International Graduates:

• Should have submitted an immigration application under one of the steams for the essential workers and international graduates pathways
• Have a valid work permit
• Was authorised to work without a work permit
• Should be authorised have a valid work permit or was authorised to work without a work permit or under a public policy during the submission of immigration application
• Have held a valid work permit that will expire within the next 4 months
• Have temporary resident status
• Have a maintained status
• Should be eligible to restore your status at the time you submit your open work permit application
• Should be in Canada
• Should be employed in a job during submission of the application
• Should meet the language criteria of the immigration stream

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