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I am ready to apply for permanent residence. Can I apply for an open work permit?

As a live-in caregiver, you can apply for an open work permit by completing an Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada as a Worker. To apply for an open work permit, you must have:

• submitted an application for permanent residence under the Live-in Caregiver Class;
• held valid work permits under the program for two years or more; and
• worked for at least 3,900 hours or 2 years as a live-in caregiver within no more than 4 years.

An open work permit allows you to work for any employer for the length of time specified on the work permit.

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