Canada Work Permit For Students
Stepping out from the crowd of students looking for Canada Work Permit is a challenge. Students these days want to work during their studies and some want to enjoy a little bit of the Canadian summers. But for permanent residency or for post-graduate work, some students will need to find a way to stay in Canada for longer than their visas allow. There are lots of reasons why students might want to stay in Canada after their studies. Some may be working on projects that require more time or other resources, others may have met someone from Canada, or they may just fall in love with Toronto like I did!
If you are a foreign student holding an F-1/M-1 visa, you are eligible to apply for post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).Similar to “Carte des Travail” in Quebec and “Work Permit” in BC, Ontario, and Manitoba, there is “Work Authorization Certificate” in Alberta.Work Authorization Certificates issued by the Alberta Government will be automatically converted into Work Permit upon graduation.
Canada Work Permit For Students
Student work permits are designed to give foreign students the opportunity to gain valuable Canadian working experience during their time in the country. At first glance, it may seem like this program is only available to post-secondary students, but a closer look reveals that junior college, CEGEP and business college students may also be eligible.
On-Campus Work Permit Exemption: Full-time foreign students with a valid Canada study permit seeking to work on campus do not require a Canadian work permit.
2. Off-Campus Work Permits: Foreign students studying full time on a valid Canada study permit may be authorized to work off-campus if their school participates in an off-campus work permit program through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
3. Co-op Programs & Internship Work Permits: Foreign students who are studying in a program that requires work experience such as through a co-op or internship program.
4. Post-Graduate Work Permits: Foreign students who have graduated from an academic program in Canada which lasted a minimum of eight months, they may qualify for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. Generally, the Canada work permit will be valid for the same duration as your Canada study permit was.
5. Work Permits for the Spouse of a Foreign Student: A spouse accompanying a foreign student on a valid Canada study permit is also entitled to a Canadian study permit or an open work permit, which does not require a job offer or Labour Market Opinion.
Canada seeks to facilitate the integration of foreign students into Canadian society. For this reason there are many options for students seeking to work in Canada.
Not only is it easier for students with a valid Canada study permit to obtain authorization to work in Canada, they may also become eligible for various Canadian permanent residency programs.
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