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Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Foreign Workers
Open work permit for vulnerable foreign workers who are victims of abuse
If you need help right away call 9-1-1 or your local police.
What is abuse?
Any behaviour that scares, controls or isolates you could be abuse. Abuse can be physical, sexual, financial or mental.
Examples of abuse that you should report in your application include:
physical harm
forcing you to work in a way that’s unsafe or puts your health at risk
unsafe or unsanitary living conditions in employer-provided housing
sexual touching that you did not agree to
making unwanted sexual comments to you
controlling where you can go
stealing from you
stopping you from seeing friends or co-workers
taking some or all of the money you are paid
threats, insults and intimidation
forcing you to commit fraud
a third party charging you fees for a job or making promises that aren’t real
Open work permit for vulnerable workers
If you’re being abused or at risk of being abused in relation to your job in Canada, you may be eligible for an open work permit for vulnerable workers.
An open work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada, except for one that: is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions or regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages
This work permit helps protect your rights as a worker in Canada by helping you leave an abusive situation to find a new job. However, it’s a temporary solution and:
has an expiry date, and
can’t be renewed
If you’re approved for this work permit, it should give you enough time to find a new employer and apply for a new work permit. You must apply for another work permit before this one expires if you want to stay and work in Canada.
Who can apply?
You can apply if you
are inside Canada
applications made at a port of entry won’t be accepted
have a valid employer-specific work permit
this is a work permit that has your employer’s name on it and isn’t expired (or you applied to extend it before it expired)
are being abused or at risk of being abused in relation to your job in Canada
Consult us for the most up-to-date and accurate information before starting the application process.
Westland Immigration & Visa Services
Mr. Varinder Sharma (Director, MCom, Dip. Imm. Law), (RCIC), Member ICCRC
Cell: 1-778-988-8472
Office: +1-778-783-9991
Toll Free: 1-800-401-3797
Fax: 1-877-275-6880
E-Mail : Immigrate2west@gmail.com, westlandcanada@gmail.com