Work as a co–op student or intern in Canada
For some academic programs, work experience is part of the curriculum. Foreign students who wish to participate in a co-op or internship program must apply for a work permit as well as a study permit. Determine your eligibility To be eligible for a work permit, you must meet the following requirements: You must have a valid study permit. Your intended employment must be an essential part of your program of study in Canada. Your employment must be part of your academic, vocati
Work off campus in Canada
Study permit holders in Canada may gain work experience by working off campus while completing their studies. As of June 1, 2014, you may qualify to work off campus without a work permit. If you qualify, your study permit will allow you to: work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions and work full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break. To qualify, you must: have a valid study permit, be a full-time student, be e
Maximum Cumulative Duration of Work in Canada
On April 1, 2011, CIC introduced a regulatory amendment that establishes a 4-year cumulative duration limit a TFW can work in Canada. As a result, employers wishing to make a job offer to a TFW who has previously worked in Canada should be aware that TFWs reaching or close to reaching the 4-year limit may not be granted a new work permit, or an extension to their current work permit or they may have its duration limited. In addition, once the 4-year limit has been reached, th
