Work permits for students

General

• I’m an international student in Canada. Can I work while studying?
• As an international student, can I work in Canada without a work permit?
• I’m an international student. Can I work before my study program starts?
• I’m an international student. Can I continue to work after I’ve finished my study program?
• Can I have a work permit and study permit at the same time?

See also: Leaving/Returning to Canada

Co-op and internship programs

• As an international student, can I take part in co-op and internship programs?
• There’s a specific employment location on my co-op or post-graduation work permit. Can I work somewhere else?
• There’s a specific occupation on my co-op or post-graduation work permit. Can I work in a different field?
• My co-op work permit says “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”. What does it mean?

Off-Campus work permit

• Can I continue to work during scheduled school breaks?
• Can I work in any type of job if I am eligible to work off campus?
• Can I work as many hours as I want if I’m eligible to work off campus?

Post-Graduation work permit

• What is a post-graduation work permit?
• How do I apply for a post-graduation work permit?
• How long is a post-graduation work permit valid?
• How much does a post-graduation work permit cost?
• Can I apply for a job before I get my post-graduation work permit?
• Can I work anywhere, in any type of job, under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program?
• How do I qualify for a post-graduation work permit?
• Can I apply for a post-graduation work permit before I get my diploma?
• Can I work while I am waiting to receive my post-graduation work permit?
• I’m waiting for my post-graduation work permit. Can I travel outside Canada?
• How can I show a potential employer I’m allowed to work while I wait for my post-graduation work permit?