PGWP Eligibility in 2026: How to Check Your School, Program, Language Results and Field of Study
An international student receives an offer from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI). The school says graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). The student assumes every diploma at that school qualifies. That assumption…
Can You Work After Graduation While Waiting for a PGWP Decision in 2026?
A student finishes their final exam on Friday. Their employer has scheduled shifts for the following week. The diploma ceremony is two months away, and the study permit has several months left before the printed expiry date. Can the student keep working…
Freelancing and Self-Employment on a Canadian Study Permit: How the Work Rules Apply in 2026
An international student who designs websites, tutors online or sells handmade products may think the student-work rules apply only to an ordinary job with a manager and pay stubs. That assumption can be costly. IRCC specifically addresses self-employed…
Unpaid Internships and Volunteering in Canada: What International Students Need to Know
An international student sees two opportunities: a weekly shift at a community food bank and an unpaid marketing internship at a company. Neither offers wages. Does that mean both are automatically permitted under a study permit? No. Canadian immigration…
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.…
