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Working in Canada


If you're an international student and you want to work in Canada, you must meet certain requirements and adhere to certain regulations.

For most international students, their study permit will allow them to work on and/or off campus without a work permit. For students who are enrolled in a program with a required co-op, internship, or practicum component, they will additionally require a Co-op Work Permit. It is important for international students to understand when and under what circumstances they are permitted to work on and off campus, just as it’s important for them to understand when they are not/no longer permitted to work.

For more information about working on and/or off-campus, while you are a student or after you graduate, refer to sections below:

Working in Canada As a Student

Working in Canada After You Graduate


Conditions to Working in Canada

Authorization to Work

Social Insurance Number

Volunteer Work

Work Restrictions


How to Change/Amend Your Study Permit

Step 1: Go to the Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website

Step 2: Fill in the application form and gather supporting documents

Step 3: Mail the application form and the supporting documents

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