Frequently Asked Questions (Business)
Can you bring your family to Canada while you are on study permit?
Yes. You may bring your spouse, common law partner, and dependent children.
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Can you stay in Canada after finishing my studies?
If you have completed your studies and wish to remain in Canada to work, you may be eligible to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), to be able to stay in Canada after finishing your studies.
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Can You work while you are on study permit?
You may be able to work on campus or off campus, depending on the conditions of your study permit. You can only begin working in Canada after you have begun your Canadian study program.
You may be allowed to work on your school’s campus if you:
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are a full-time post-secondary student,
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have a valid study permit, and
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have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
If you need to work for a co-op or as an intern, you must apply for a co-op or intern work permit. You may be eligible if:
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work is required to complete your program,
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you have a valid study permit,
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you have a letter from your institution confirming that all students must work to get their degree,
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your co-op or internship is 50% or less of your program.
If you are taking English or French as a second language, general interest courses or courses to prepare for another program, you may not be eligible for a co-op work permit.
If you want to work off-campus, your study permit must say that you can work off campus. You must also:
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be a full-time student,
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be enrolled in a post-secondary program,
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be enrolled in a study program that is at least 6 months long, and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate,
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have started studying,
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have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
If you are a part-time student, you may only work off campus:
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if you have met all the criteria listed above, and,
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you’re only study part-time because:
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you’re in your last semester and you don’t need to study full-time to complete your program
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you were a full-time student in Canada up until your last semester
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How many hours are you allowed to work while on study permit?
If your study permit states you can work in Canada, you are allowed to work off campus for 20 hours per week during the school year. You can also work full-time during scheduled breaks. There are no restrictions to the number of hours you can work on campus.
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What is the age limit to study in Canada?
There is no age limit to study in Canada. But if you are in the higher age bracket, you may need to have proper justification and explanation, to convince the officer and justify your reasoning.
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What responsibilities do you have, as an International student?
Once you have been approved for a study permit, you must fulfil the following conditions established by the Canadian government:
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Remain enrolled at your designated learning institution
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Work towards completing your program
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Fulfil all conditions listed on your study permit
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Stop studying if you no longer meet your study permit requirements
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Leave Canada when your study permit expires (unless you have obtained another temporary permit or permanent residence)
Your study permit will become automatically invalid if you violate any of the conditions listed on your study permit.