A foreign national in Canada on a valid study permit is authorized to work on campus without a work permit provided that the student is enrolled full time at a public or other authorized post secondary institution and that the student maintains full time status at the institution.
On campus means the employment facilities within the boundaries of the campus. The student may work only on the campus of the educational institution at which he/she is registered. In the event that the school has more than one campus, the student may work at a different location provided that it is within the same municipality.
Students working as graduate assistants, teaching assistants, or research assistants are considered to be within the scope of on campus employment provided that the student have been recommended by officials of their department; the work to be performed is directed by a department head or a faculty member and the work takes place in a research institute or program in an affiliated hospital or research unit.
There are two situations in which a foreign student may be eligible to work off campus:
Applications for work permit can be found on CIC website along with complete instructions and guidelines on how to submit the application.
If you need help in obtaining a work permit or are looking for more information regarding the topic, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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