International Student Handbook: Study Permit Information

The Government of Canada has set the following conditions for study/work permits:

1. Your permit does not allow you to take unscheduled breaks from your studies. If that happens, you won’t be eligible for a post-graduate work permit.
2. You can apply for a Social Insurance Number when you arrive; you will need one to work in Canada.
3. You may only work part-time while on a study permit – up to twenty hours per week while school is in session.
4. You may work more hours during scheduled school breaks.
5. Your study permit will state any other specific working conditions.

Some college programs include a co-operative education component. These co-op work experiences allow students the opportunity to gain real-world work experience related to their field of study while earning course credit. 

When you are in a co-op term, you are allowed to work full-time to fulfill your program requirements.

For more information about Immigration and Citizenship in Canada:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html

A Study Permit is your official permission to study in Canada. You can find out more by visiting the Citizenship and Immigration Canada web site. Obtaining your Study Permit can take 1 – 6 months, so start the application process as soon as possible.

You can apply for the Study Permit through the nearest Canadian Visa Office (or online if you are eligible for this option). A processing fee of $125 applies. (U.S. citizens can apply at the Port of Entry upon arrival in Canada – no advance application is required). You may need to undergo a medical examination. Please consult the Immigration Medical Exam section of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s website for details.

Students from certain countries may also require a Temporary Entry Visa (also known as an “Entry Visa”) to enter Canada.

Students in programs of study with mandatory co-op terms must obtain a Co-op Work Permit (along with their Study Permit prior to arriving in Canada. Students can expect delays if they wait until they arrive in Canada). Please refer to the Student Work Permit section.

For more information about International Study Permits please click HERE to go to the Northern College website.

The Government of Canada has set the following conditions for study permits:

1. You must be actively pursuing your studies. This means having good attendance, handing in all assignments, and being present for tests and exams. (Please refer to the school year calendar for exact dates of when school is in session; click HERE. 
2. You need to show that you have the financial resources to pay tuition, support yourself, and pay for transportation costs to and from Canada.
3. Your permit will state whether or not you are eligible to work part-time in Canada. As an international student with a valid study permit in eligible programs, you are permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours during regular school terms and work full-time during scheduled holidays.

For more information about Immigration and Citizenship in Canada:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html