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On Canadian Study Permit Can I Work?

There are many rules regarding work while you are on a Study Permit. Depending upon your situation, a work permit may, or may not, be required of you. There are four circumstances that may be applicable to your situation

The first is if you wish to work on campus. So you have your study permit and you are enrolled in a post-secondary institution, what can you do? You may work at the school you are enrolled in if you are a full-time college or university student and you have a valid work permit.

If you wish to work off campus, you may do so without a work permit, for twenty hours a week during the regular school year or full-time during school breaks. In order to qualify you must,

Hold a valid study permit
Be a full-time student
Be enrolled in a designated learning institution
Be enrolled in a program that is at least six months in length

If your program offers a co-op or internship opportunity, you may wonder what is required of you to participate. Not only must you have a study permit to be eligible to participate in a co-op or intern experience, you must also apply for a work permit. Most requirements are similar to working off campus, however, some additional requirements include,

The intended employment must be an integral part of your program
The co-op or internship cannot form more than 50% of your total studies

The final situation you may find yourself in is what to do when you have completed your studies. So you have finished school in Canada, what should you do now? In order to work in Canada after you graduate, you must apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.

This is an overview of the many ways you may work with a study permit. At Akrami & Associates, we can assist you with assessing whether or not you are eligible for any of these options and provide you with any help you may need regarding applications and procedures. Call us today and let a legal representative aid you.

Shabnam Akrami

Shabnam Akrami is the Managing Partner and Founder of Akrami & Associates. p> Prior to receiving her Paralegal Diploma with Honours, she completed her Law Degree from the UK at the University of London as well as completed a Post Graduate Diploma. In addition, she has also graduated from York University where she received both her Bachelor in Criminology and Masters in Socio-Legal Studies. She is also a Member in good standing with Law Society of Upper Canada. Prior to opening her own firm, she gained extensive experience in corporate immigration law; specializing in work permits, temporary resident permits and rehabilitation cases. She has in depth and hands on experience in all Canadian Immigration and Citizenship matters. These matters include preparation and submission of applications for permanent residence, work permits, NAFTA applications, labour market opinions, temporary resident permits, sponsorships, and business investors. Shabnam is dedicated to all her clients and committed to the successful completion of all the immigration matters in her care. With Shabnam, there is always a way!