Foreign Students can Work off-campus in Canada

All international (foreign) students, who meet the following, can work off-campus in Canada now.
• study permit is still valid;
• must have studied full time at an eligible institution (see list below) for at least 6 months out of the 12 months before applying;
• must maintain satisfactory academic standing (as defined by the academic institution);
• must be enrolled in an academic program of study; and

The work permit allows a student to work 20 hours per week anywhere while classes are in session and full time during scheduled breaks, including summer or winter holidays and reading weeks. The work permit will be valid of the duration of the current studies. For now, students at other private institutions will have to apply for work permits to be able to work. This entails obtaining a job offer first.

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