Study, Work and Live in Canada Webinar
Studying in Canada is one of the most popular way to immigrate to Canada. Apply to study in Canada as an international student, extend your study permit and find out about working while you study or after you graduate. To work in Canada after you graduate, you need a work permit. The work experience you gain while working may help you qualify for permanent residence. Eligibility
Some study programs include work experience as part of their curriculum. You can apply for a co-op or intern work permit if you meet all of the following conditions:
You have a valid study permit.
You are required to work in order to complete your study program in Canada.
You have a letter from your school that confirms all students in your program need to complete work placements to get their degree.
Your co-op placement or internship totals 50% or less of your study program.
Co-op work permits and off-campus work authorization
From November 15, 2022, to December 31, 2023, you may not need to apply for a co-op work permit. You don’t need a co-op work permit to complete your co-op placement if you meet all of the following conditions:
You have a valid study permit and we received your application for this study permit on or before October 7, 2022.
Your study permit shows that you’re authorized to work off campus.
You’re eligible to benefit from the temporary policy change to work more than 20 hours per week while class is in session.
Your co-op placement ends by December 31, 2023.
If your co-op placement ends after December 31, 2023, or if you aren’t eligible for the temporary policy change, you need to apply for a co-op work permit to cover the period after that date. You can begin your co-op placement during this period before you’re issued the permit. Any other employment you have won’t be affected.
Who's not eligible
You aren’t eligible for a co-op work permit if you’re taking one of the following:
English or French as a second language (ESL/FSL),
general interest courses, or
courses to prepare for another study program.
If you’re not eligible for a co-op work permit, but you want to work in Canada, you need to apply for a work permit.
How to apply
How you apply for a co-op work permit depends on if you already applied for your study permit or not. Answer a few questions to get your instructions.
How applying online helps you
No courier fees or mail delivery time – we get your application instantly.
Your applications may be processed more quickly.
It helps you make sure your application is complete before you submit it.
You can quickly submit more documents online (if we ask you to).
You get updates on the status of your application directly in your online account.