Co-op and Internship Work Placements in Canada: Do International Students Need a Work Permit in 2026?
An international student who is offered a Canadian co-op, internship or practicum may hear conflicting advice about a “co-op work permit.” Some schools still have older checklists, while employers may ask for a permit that is no longer required for many…
Working On Campus in Canada: Who Qualifies, Where You Can Work and When You Must Stop
A university library job may obviously appear to be on campus. A café operated by a private company inside a college building may also qualify. A research assistant assigned to an affiliated hospital across town raises a more specific question.…
Working Between Two Study Programs in Canada: The Completion Letter, New LOA and 150-Day Rule
An international student finishes a Canadian diploma in April and starts a new credential in September. Can they work between the two programs? A second letter of acceptance (LOA) is an important document, but it does not answer the question by itself.…
Scheduled Breaks for International Students: When Can You Work Full-Time in Canada?
Summer vacation, winter holidays and reading week can offer international students a chance to work additional hours. But the phrase “school break” does not automatically mean unlimited off-campus work. IRCC asks whether the break was scheduled by the…
Studying Part-Time in Canada: What Happens to Your Study Permit, Work Rights and PGWP?
An international student may need a lighter course load because of an illness, a failed prerequisite, course availability, financial strain or a final semester with only one requirement left. The school may permit part-time registration. That academic…
Academic Suspension or Dismissal in Canada: What Happens to Your Study Permit, Work Rights and PGWP?
An international student who receives an academic suspension notice may be told to sit out a semester, repeat courses or apply for readmission. Another student may be permanently dismissed from the program. Those school decisions are serious, but the…
Withdrawing From Studies in Canada: What Happens to Your Study Permit, Work Rights and PGWP?
An international student may decide to leave a Canadian program because of financial pressure, a poor program fit, family circumstances or an offer from another school. A withdrawal is an academic decision with immediate immigration questions. What date…
