Designed to help vulnerable workers leave abusive employment situations.
Vulnerable Open Work Permit
Leave an Unsafe Work Situation. Protect Your Status and Your Future.
This temporary open work permit may help workers in Canada who are experiencing abuse or are at risk of abuse related to their job. Simmi Immigration provides private, respectful guidance to help you understand your options.
May allow you to work for another eligible employer in Canada.
Your situation is handled with care, privacy, and respect.
We help organize documents and explain the process clearly.
What is this permit?
Canada has a special open work permit for vulnerable workers who are victims of abuse or at risk of abuse in relation to their job in Canada. It is meant to help protect workers' rights and help them leave an abusive situation to find a new job.
If you need immediate help or are in danger, call 9-1-1 or your local police.
Who may be eligible?
- Workers currently in Canada.
- Workers experiencing abuse or at risk of abuse related to their job.
- Workers who need a way to leave an unsafe employer situation.
- Applicants who can provide information and documents supporting their situation.
Examples of supporting information
- Details of the job situation and employer relationship.
- Documents showing current status and work authorization.
- Written explanation of the abuse or risk of abuse.
- Any available records, messages, reports, or support letters.
How Simmi Immigration helps
- Private case review and next-step guidance.
- Document checklist and application preparation support.
- Clear explanation of what the open work permit can and cannot do.
- Respectful support during a stressful and sensitive situation.
Need guidance for this application?
Book Consultation
Book a consultation and we will review your eligibility, documents, and next steps.
We listen to your situation carefully.
We review the permit criteria and your status.
We help identify useful supporting documents.
We organize forms and explanations.
Your application is submitted to IRCC.
We help you understand what comes after submission.
Your situation is treated with privacy and care.
We explain options in plain language.
We help organize the strongest available evidence.
No judgment, just practical support.
We help you understand your immigration next steps.
Need to leave an unsafe work situation?
Book a private consultation so we can review your situation and explain possible next steps.
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