Can I work as many hours as I want if I’m eligible to work off campus?
No. If you’re eligible to work off campus, you can work up to 24 hours per week while classes are in session. During scheduled breaks, like the summer or winter holidays and spring break, you’re allowed to work more than 24 hours.
You can start working in Canada only once you’ve started your study program. You can’t work before your studies begin. Find out more about who can work off campus, including part-time students and students on authorized leave.
If you’ve completed your study program, you may be able to work full-time.
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