Working as Student

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You can be permitted to work on or off campus depending on the Study Permit without requesting a Work Permit. There are particular requirements that must be satisfied in order to do so. The eligibility conditions for holders of Study Permits to hold jobs while they are enrolled in classes will be outlined in this article. Work on-campus Who is eligible? If you meet the following three requirements, you can work on campus without filing for a work permit: You still have a valid study permit. You are a full-time student at a designated learning institution. You possess a SIN (Social Insurance Number). As soon as your Study Permit expires or you are no longer regarded as a full-time student, you must stop working. Where can you work? Except if you are a research or teaching assistant, you are only permitted to work at your school's campuses in the city in which you are enrolled. If so, you can work at a hospital, research centre, or library that is affiliated with your school, which is located away from your city's campuses. The project has to be related to research funding. Who is an "on-campus" employer? Here are some examples: If: You own a business that is actually situated on campus, the school, a faculty member, or a student organization (for example you own a coffee shop that is located on campus) a private company or private contractor that offers the school on-campus services. Off-Campus Who is eligible? If you meet all of the following requirements, you are permitted to work off-campus without a work permit: · You still have a valid study permit. · You are a full-time student at a designated learning institution. · Your academic programme must last at least 6 months and has started · You must receive a certificate, diploma, or degree from your programme of study. · You possess your SIN (Social Insurance Number). There are more requarements and options even if you are no longer studying full time. You can check link Find out if you can work off campus as an international student (cic.gc.ca) to see if you eligible to work off-campus. How many hours can you work? Off-campus employment is limited to 20 hours per week, excluding breaks (summer holidays for example). the opportunity to work full-time. Contact us if you have any questions regarding working while studying.