Off Campus Work Permits for Foreign Students
If you want to work off campus, you will need to apply for a work permit. To qualify, you must be a full-time student enrolled at a participating public post-secondary educational institution or in an approved program at an eligible private institution.
Students of eligible schools may apply for a work permit to work off-campus for up to 20 hours per week during academic sessions and full-time during the breaks such as winter, spring or summer holidays.
After you have studied full-time in Canada and have completed a program of study lasting at least eight months, you may apply for a post-graduate work permit that allows you to work in Canada.
Depending on the type and duration of educational programs, the post-graduate work permits for students can range from 8 months to 3 years.
If you are interested in maximizing the duration of your post-graduate work permit and increasing your potential eligibility for permanent residence, it is important to enroll in an appropriate educational program at a qualified institution. [Click here for more information]
If you would like more information on studying in Canada and for post-graduate opportunities in Canada or if you would like to set up a meeting with Mr. Champoux, CALL 604-687-3848 or e-mail rachampoux@racl.ca.
WARNING: The information provided in this website is in the nature of general information and can not be applied successfully to every individual circumstance. Canada’s immigration laws can be complex and confusing. The author advises that anyone reading this website and wishing to apply for any form of immigration status in Canada, retain the services of a qualified immigration lawyer.