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Am I eligible to study and work in Canada?

The requirements are:

  • Be accepted by a school, faculty, university or other educational institution in Canada.
  • Prove financial support to pay:
    • 1. Tuition.
    • 2. Life expenses for yourself, and any family members that travel with you to Canada.
    • 3. Return transportation for yourself and any family members that travel with you to Canada.
    • 4. Be a lawful citizen with a clean criminal record.
    • 5. Be able to provide a police certificate if necessary.
    • 6. Be willing to have a medical exam if necessary.
    • 7. Compromise to leave Canada upon completing your authorized stay.

How to work in Canada as a student?

Since June 1st, 2014, the Department of Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) has granted permission to Student Visa holders in Canada of working part-time (20 hours per week ) while studying, and full time during vacations.

However, there are other types of work permits:

  • With the co-op and internship programs in which having work experience is a requirement for the academic curriculum.
  • The spouses and common-law partners of foreign students are eligible for a work permit during their authorized stay in Canada.
  • A foreign student can also apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, in which a work permit can be issued for a maximum of three years.