Part-Time Job & Post-Graduation Work Permit
International students with study permit in Canada can work part-time job and can apply to work after their graduation for 1-3 years.
Work Part-Time to Get Experience and Finance Yourself
Canada has regulations in place to protect students who wish to work part-time during their studies. During the semester, students are permitted to work 20 hours per week and 40 hours per week during the holidays, so that students can concentrate on their studies.
Choosing to work whilst studying can provide significant relief to many students by helping to cover some of their living expenses. In addition, those who choose to work, and study can gain useful life skills, such as problem solving, as well as practice using English in a work environment.
Canada allows international students to work part-time, both on and off campus, in positions such as:
- Bookkeeping
- Sales Assistant
- Customer Service Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Cook
- Program Facilitator
- Nanny
- Server/Bartender
- Dog Walker
Stay For Another 3 Years After Graduation with a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Within 180 days of graduating, those who wish to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) must submit their final marks before the deadline, in order to extend their stay in Canada to work for a maximum of 3 years.
If results are not released within 180 days, and students wish to apply for the PGWP, students can:
- Apply for a tourist visa to stay for their pending results
- Return from Canada and apply for PGWP again
However it should be noted that if a student allows the student visa to expire, they must renew their student status and pay a $350 fee and wait to apply for the PGWP again.
Required Qualifications to Apply for the PGWP
- A valid visa (i.e. the visa must not be expired)
- Must be a full-time student
- Graduated with a degree or from a professional course which was 8 months or longer
- Graduated from a university or college, designated by the government
Interested students can ask for more information about applying for further studies and visa applications from Hands On.
