Work Permit Canada

Working while studying in Canada

1. Can I work while studying in Canada?
Yes, with certain conditions. International Students holding a valid Study Permit may work on the campus of their educational institution without a Work Permit. However, in order to work off the campus, you must apply to CIC for an Off-Campus Work Permit.

2. What is an Off-Campus Work Permit?
An Off-Campus Work Permit allows International Students to be employed off the campus of the educational institution they are attending in Canada.

3. Who is eligible for an Off-Campus Work Permit?
International Students with valid Study Permits who are registered in a participating educational institution are eligible for Off-Campus Work Permits, if they are in satisfactory academic standing at that institution. In addition, students must have been studying full-time for six months out of the year preceding their application for an Off-Campus Work Permit.

4. What is satisfactory academic standing?
Satisfactory Academic Standing is determined differently by each academic institution. Students must make sure that they meet the requirements for satisfactory academic standing at the institution they are currently studying at in order to be eligible for an off-campus work permit.

5. Who is not eligible for an Off-Campus Work Permit?
International Students who are receiving awards or scholarships from Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade or from the Canadian International Development Agency are not eligible for an Off-Campus Work Permit. Students participating in the Canada-China Scholars Exchanges Program, in the Organization of American States Fellowships Program Exchange or in the Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program, Canada-Chile may not apply for an Off-Campus Work Permit. Visiting students are also ineligible, as well as students who are registered in English or French as a Foreign Language programs, even if they are enrolled in participating institutions.

6. Can my spouse work in Canada while I study?
Your spouse or common-law partner may apply for a Work Permit if you are a full-time student at an authorised institution with a valid study permit.

7. Can I work in Canada after finishing my studies there?
The Post-Graduation Work Program allows most international students to gain Canadian work experience upon graduation of a program which is at least eight months in duration. Please note that you will need a Work Permit to work in Canada after finishing your program of study. This Post-Graduation Work Program is a very good option for people who have studied in Canada because it may lead to being eligible for Canadian Permanent Residency under the Canadian Experience Class or Quebec Experience Class categories of immigration.

Federal Skilled Workers Documents

Generally, under the Skilled Worker category, you must submit the following, in support of your application:

• identity and civil status documents.
• travel documents and passports.
• evidence of education training/professional qualifications.
• evidence of work experience.
• the IELTS and/or TEF results.
• evidence of Arranged Employment, if applicable.
• evidence of points claimed, if any, under the adaptability factor.
• police certificates and clearances.
• proof of settlement funds.

Study In Canada

 Study In Canada

 Study Permits

1. Do I need a Study Permit (Student Visa)?
Anyone planning to study for more than six months in Canada needs a Study Permit. If you plan to study for less than six months but may decide to stay longer, you should apply for a Study Permit before coming to Canada for your studies. International students from certain countries may also need to obtain a temporary resident visa in addition to the study permit.

2. What is a temporary resident visa?
A temporary resident visa is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office. It is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.

Depending on your citizenship, you may need a temporary resident visa to enter Canada. Click here to view a list of the countries whose citizens do not need a temporary resident visa to enter Canada.

3. How do I obtain a Study Permit for Canada?
International Students must apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for a Study Permit once they have received an acceptance letter from a qualified Canadian academic institution. if you have received this acceptance letter, you may use our Study Permit Application kit to prepare your application. Students will have to show that they have sufficient funds to study and live in Canada, and in some cases undergo Medical Examinations and provide Police Clearance Certificates.

4. How do I apply for a temporary resident visa?
If you need a temporary resident visa in addition to your study permit, you do not need to submit a separate application or pay an additional fee when you apply for your study permit at a visa office. The visa office will issue your temporary resident visa at the same time as your study permit if your application is accepted.


5. When should I apply for my study permit?
You should apply as soon as you receive your letter of acceptance from the educational institution (school, college, university). The time needed to process an application to study in Canada may be different depending on the visa office.

6. What if I want to study in Quebec?
International Students who have been accepted into a qualifying educational institution in Quebec must obtain approval from the immigration authorities of the Province of Quebec. To study in Quebec, you will need to first apply for a CAQ (Certificat d'acceptation du Québec) before you apply for a study permit.

7. How do I pay the fee for a study permit?
You must pay a processing fee with your application. The fee will not be refunded, even if your application is refused. Check the website of the visa office where you submit your application to find out the options available to you to pay the fee.

8. How long is my Study Permit valid for?
A Study Permit is valid for the duration of your study program. Should you need to extend the validity of your Study Permit, you must file an Application to Change the Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada with Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

9. I am a citizen of one country, but have lived in another country for a long time. Should I apply for a Study Permit in my country of citizenship or my country of residence?
You can apply for your Study Permit in your country of residence, your country of nationality or the country where you have been legally admitted.

10. Will my study permit need to be renewed?
Expiry dates of study permits can vary. Often permits are valid for the duration of the program of study. To successfully renew a study permit, the student must have a valid passport and, if applicable, a valid CAQ (a Certificate of Acceptance required to study in Quebec). Students should start the renewal process at least two to three months prior to the expiry date.



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