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Can I work off campus with my study permit?

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You and your employer must make sure you can work off campus without a work permit before you start working.

It’s important to understand the consequences of unauthorized work.

You can work off campus without a work permit if you meet all of these requirements:

  • You’re a full-time student at a designated learning institution
  • You’ve started your study program.
  • You’re enrolled in either of the following:
  • You have a valid study permit or you applied to extend your study permit before it expired.
  • Your study program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate.
  • You have conditions printed on your initial study permit that allow you to work off campus.
  • You have a social insurance number (SIN).

For more information, please visit IRCC's Work off campus as an international student page. 

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