Work as an international student or recent graduate

Work while you study, help your spouse or common-law partner work in Canada, or work after you graduate.

Changes to off-campus work hours

As of November 8, 2024, students are allowed to work off campus up to 24 hours per week without a work permit. Make sure you meet the other requirements for working while you study.

Work while you study

Work on campus

Check if you're eligible to work on campus without a work permit

Work off-campus

Check if you're eligible to work off-campus without a work permit

Work as a co-op student or intern

Check if you're eligible for a co-op work permit

Federal Internship for Newcomers Program

Internships with federal, provincial and municipal organizations

Work permits for spouses of international students

Open work permit for spouses and common-law partners of international students


Work after you graduate

Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

Open work permit for graduates of programs from certain designated learning institutions

Explore immigration programs

Answer a few questions to see different ways you might be able to come to Canada

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