{"id":1800,"date":"2015-07-30T20:52:42","date_gmt":"2015-07-30T20:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationca.staging.wpengine.com\/2015\/07\/30\/off-campus-work-without-a-work-permit-in-canada\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T15:14:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:14:18","slug":"off-campus-work-without-a-work-permit-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/off-campus-work-without-a-work-permit-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-Campus Work Without A Work Permit In Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/top-reasons-to-study-in-canada\/\">International students in Canada<\/a> may work off campus without a<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-work-visa\/\"> work permit<\/a> while they<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-study-portal\/\"> study<\/a>, provided they meet certain conditions. As of <strong>November 8, 2024<\/strong>, students can work <strong>up to 24 hours per week<\/strong> during regular academic sessions. Full-time work is still allowed during scheduled breaks if eligibility criteria are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On This Page You Will Find<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who is eligible to work off campus without a work permit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many hours students can work during school and breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to apply for or amend a study permit to allow work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What rules apply to self-employed students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When full-time work is allowed after graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Work Off Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may work off campus without a separate work permit if all the following apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You hold a valid study permit with a condition that allows work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are a full-time student at a designated learning institution (DLI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are enrolled in a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional program (or a secondary-level vocational program in Quebec)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have started studying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part-time students<\/strong> can work off campus only if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They meet all the eligibility criteria except for full-time status, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are in their final semester and require a part-time course load to complete their program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot work off campus if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your study permit says you are not authorised to work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are taking only ESL\/FSL, general interest, or prerequisite courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are on an authorised leave or between schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Insurance Number (SIN)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have a SIN to work in Canada. Your study permit must include one of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May work 24 hours per week off campus or full-time during regular breaks if meeting criteria under paragraph 186(v) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May accept employment on or off campus if meeting criteria under paragraph 186(f), (v), or (w) of the IRPR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your permit doesn\u2019t include these conditions, you must request an <strong>amendment<\/strong> before applying for a SIN. There is no fee to amend your study permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Hours You Can Work Off Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>During regular school terms<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can work up to <strong>24 hours per week<\/strong>. This may include multiple jobs. Hours are counted as any time spent earning wages or collecting commissions, including on-call hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>During scheduled school breaks<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may work <strong>unlimited hours<\/strong>, as long as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You were a full-time student before the break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be a full-time student after the break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This applies to summer\/winter holidays and reading weeks. If your program has no scheduled breaks, you may only work up to 24 hours per week year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-Employment Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-employed international students are also limited to 24 hours of work per week during academic sessions. You must track and document hours just like salaried workers, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing services or selling goods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiving commissions or direct payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working After Completing Your Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may work full-time after finishing your studies if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You applied for a work permit<\/strong> (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/post-graduation-work-permit\/\">PGWP<\/a>) before your study permit expired, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You were already allowed to work off campus during your studies<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New rules as of June 21, 2024<\/strong>: You can no longer apply for a PGWP at a port of entry. You must apply online or from within Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also work full-time if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You finished your previous program and received confirmation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a valid or extended study permit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You received a letter of acceptance to a new program at a DLI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your new program starts within 150 calendar days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your work or study permit application is refused, you must stop working and leave Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Outside Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may work remotely for an employer outside Canada while studying, as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit. This work does <strong>not<\/strong> count toward your 24-hour weekly limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758740748672\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many hours can international students work off campus in Canada?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>As of November 8, 2024, eligible students can work up to 24 hours per week off campus during academic terms. They can work unlimited hours during scheduled breaks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758740758324\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can part-time students work off campus?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, but only if they are in their final semester and were previously studying full-time. They must also meet all other eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758740763936\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">What happens if I work more than 24 hours per week?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Working more than 24 hours during school terms violates your study permit conditions. This could lead to loss of student status and removal from Canada.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758740769968\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I work remotely for a company outside Canada?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. You may work remotely for a non-Canadian employer, and this does not count toward your 24-hour weekly limit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758740776056\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do I need a work permit to work off campus?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. If your study permit has the proper conditions and you meet the eligibility criteria, you do not need a separate work permit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off campus without a work permit. 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