Attaining education from a Canadian learning institute allows you to live and work in Canada and Designated Learning Institutes are a great way to earn a living and settle in the country.
The status of your study program shall determine your prospects regarding the change from a study permit to a work permit.
Option to work during studies
Want to work while you’re studying in Canada? You just need to keep in mind the following rules:
- In case you are studying at an educational institute in Canada you are allowed to work on a part-time or full-time basis.
- In a week, you are permitted to work for twenty hours while you’re on a study permit.
- In case you have a pre-fixed holiday break then also you are allowed to work full time.
- Being on a study permit allows you to work part-time without applying separately for it.
- A study permit must display that you have been granted permission to work in Canada.
- In case it is not mentioned on your study permit, you shall apply to update your study permit.
- As per their policy, several Canadian institutions ask you to complete an internship as part of the study program. An internship while studying a program can make you eligible to work on a full-time basis.
The changing process from a study permit to a work permit
So, you’ve completed your studies in Canada and now you’re looking forward to applying for a work permit. Certain points regarding a work permit are noteworthy, which are:
- Qualifying at a (DLI) Designated Learning Institute in Canada is a convenient way to apply for a post-graduation work permit.
- International students are allowed to get a work permit after graduating from a DLI.
- The period to issue a work permit in the above situation is up to 3 years.
- A post-graduation work permit is an open work permit in which you are allowed to work as per your choice or need concerning location and job role.
- Once you fulfill all your study requirements you are allowed to apply for a work permit within 180 days.
- Whether an individual is in the country or overseas, one can easily apply for a post-graduation work permit.
How to obtain a work permit before completion of your study process?
Are you on the verge of leaving your studies before you complete your qualification? If yes then you must note the following requirements:
- In the above case, you will require an LMIA, Labour Market Impact Assessment along with an authentic employment offer by a Canadian employer.
- The available options for work permits include an open work permit and a closed work permit.
- An open work permit allows you more mobility and flexibility compared to a closed work permit.
- A closed work permit relevant to an LMIA depends on a fixed location, employer, and job profile.
- You must also know that your study permit immediately becomes invalid once you leave your studies.
- In case of termination of studies, you must inform IRCC about the same.
- It is important to have a valid status in Canada to be able to live in the country. If that’s not the case with you then you will have to leave the country and wait until your work permit application is processed.
