Immigration Services
If you’re looking for flexibility and freedom in your Canadian employment journey, an Open Work Permit (OWP) is your best option. Unlike traditional work permits that are employer-specific, an OWP allows you to work for almost any employer in Canada — including thriving job markets like Mississauga — without needing a job offer or LMIA.
At Cosmic Immigration Services in Mississauga, we specialize in guiding foreign nationals, students, spouses, and PR applicants through the open work permit process. With the latest IRCC 2025 updates, our Mississauga-based team ensures your application is complete, compliant, and has the highest chance of approval.
An Open Work Permit (OWP) allows you to legally work in Canada without being tied to a specific employer or job. This gives you the flexibility to explore different employment opportunities — whether in Mississauga’s booming logistics sector, Toronto’s finance hub, or anywhere across Canada.
Unlike closed work permits, OWPs do not require an LMIA and may be issued under several eligible immigration categories. Many residents in Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) apply for OWPs as a strategic step toward Permanent Residency.
As per IRCC’s 2025 guidelines, you may qualify for an OWP if you fall into one of the following categories:
You must be married to or in a committed relationship with a full-time international student studying at a DLI in Canada — including schools based in Mississauga like Sheridan College or UTM.
The student must be in a graduate-level or PGWP-eligible program.
⚠️ Update 2024–2025: Spouses of undergraduate students in private institutions are no longer eligible unless the program leads to a PGWP.
If your spouse works in Mississauga or elsewhere in Canada under a TEER 0–3 occupation, you may qualify for an OWP.
Your work permit will typically remain valid as long as your spouse’s.
Graduates from Canadian institutions (including those in Mississauga) may apply for a PGWP, a form of open permit.
This is a common route for international students looking to stay and work in Mississauga or the GTA after graduation.
Applied for PR via Express Entry or PNP? You may qualify for a BOWP.
Many Mississauga residents use BOWPs to maintain work status while their PR is processed.
Youth aged 18–35 from eligible countries can apply for:
Working Holiday Visa (open)
Young Professional (employer-specific)
International Co-op (internships)
For temporary foreign workers in Mississauga (or anywhere in Canada) who are experiencing abuse or at risk in the workplace.
A humanitarian policy by IRCC to protect worker rights.
While specifics vary, most applicants in Mississauga must submit:
Valid passport
Completed IMM 1295 & IMM 5645
Marriage certificate/common-law declaration
Proof of spouse’s valid status in Canada (study/work permit)
Proof of relationship (photos, joint accounts, chats, etc.)
Letter of enrollment (if student spouse)
Medical and police clearance (as applicable)
Our Mississauga-based consultants ensure your OWP application package is flawless and IRCC-ready.
Inland (inside Canada): 60–90 days
Outside Canada: 6–10 weeks (based on visa office)
Bridging OWPs: 2–3 months
We help you apply from Mississauga or overseas through a seamless online process.
Because your future deserves expert handling.
At Cosmic Immigration Services, based in the heart of Mississauga, we’ve helped thousands worldwide — and right here in the GTA — apply for and receive Open Work Permits successfully.
Ready to begin your career in Mississauga or anywhere in Canada — with full legal status and peace of mind?
📍 Office: 7015 Tranmere Drive, Unit #19, Mississauga, ON L5S 1T7
📱 Call: +1-(905)-800-2700
🌐 Website: www.cosmicimmigration.com
📧 Email: info@cosmicimmigration.com
📅 Book your consultation now — Let Mississauga’s trusted immigration consultants help you secure your Open Work Permit today.