You need a work permit
Based on your answers, you may be eligible for an open work permit (OWP).
Eligibility requirements
You may be eligible to apply for an OWP under a temporary public policy if you’re an Indigenous person who
- is a member of a Federally Recognized Tribe in the United States or a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation, and
- was born in or is a citizen of the United States, and
- has an anchor member of your family who
- is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person registered under the Indian Act, and
- lives in Canada