Work during your studies
Whether you choose to work on or off-campus, make sure you understand the requirements.
Whether you choose to work on or off-campus, make sure you understand the requirements.
Am I eligible?
You may work on-campus at the institution you are attending without a work permit if:
For more information about working on-campus, contact your post-secondary institution’s international education office.
While you are attending your institution, you may work off-campus without a work permit under certain conditions.
Am I eligible?
If you qualify, your study permit will allow you to:
To qualify, you must:
Please note: From November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023, you can work more than 20 hours per week off campus while class is in session if you are a study permit holder and are studying at a designated learning institution full-time (or part-time during your final academic session), or you have been approved for a study permit but haven’t arrived in Canada yet.
In addition, you must meet all the following requirements:
For more information about working off-campus, refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.
Some programs include work experience as part of the curriculum. You must apply for a work permit to participate in co-op or internship programs.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for a work permit if:
For more information about working as a co-op or intern, refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.
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