Letter of Explanation – Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers
Supports an application for an open work permit for vulnerable workers who are experiencing — or at risk of — abuse in their employment.
Who needs it
Workers in Canada applying for the vulnerable-worker open work permit.
What this form collects
- Applicant details
- Nature of the situation
- Supporting explanation
Autofill IMM 0017 with Lexova
Instead of re-typing the same details into IMM 0017 by hand, your client answers one short bilingual intake. Lexova maps it into IMM 0017 — and every other IRCC form on the case — audit-clean, in English or French, and keeps them in sync.
Frequently asked questions
What is IMM 0017?+
IMM 0017 — Letter of Explanation – Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers. Supports an application for an open work permit for vulnerable workers who are experiencing — or at risk of — abuse in their employment.
Who completes IMM 0017?+
Workers in Canada applying for the vulnerable-worker open work permit.
Can I complete IMM 0017 in English or French?+
Yes. IMM 0017 is an official bilingual IRCC form, and Lexova generates it audit-clean in either language from the same intake.
How do I fill out IMM 0017 faster?+
With Lexova, your client answers a short intake once and IMM 0017 is autofilled along with every other form on the case — no re-typing the same details.
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