Can I apply immigration while studying?

[drate]

Hi everyone,

I've just got information about this site. Now I am so glad to share my question with someone who also concern.
I have 12 year work experience in foreign country.
I am going to go canada to study at college this May. Class will start in Sept.
I plan to study there for 2 year.
Here are my questions:

Q1. Can I apply to Express Entry(register my profile to pool)? If yes, can I do so even before Sept?

Q2. Is there any chance for me(international student) to get a job in Canada without causing any problem about vis status?
I would like to check if person with student visa can get a job and apply permanet resident via express entry while studying without going out canada.

I really appreciate your answers.

 

[scylla]

1. Yes - you can apply for Express Entry at any time.
2. If you want to work full time once you reach Canada, you will have to find an employer who is willing to offer you a full time job and who can also obtain an approved LMIA. You will then have to apply for a closed work permit tied to that specific employer. Once the work permit is approved - this will cancel your study permit. So you will have to chose between studying full time and working full time. You can't do both.

 

[drate]

1. Yes - you can apply for Express Entry at any time.
2. If you want to work full time once you reach Canada, you will have to find an employer who is willing to offer you a full time job and who can also obtain an approved LMIA. You will then have to apply for a closed work permit tied to that specific employer. Once the work permit is approved - this will cancel your study permit. So you will have to chose between studying full time and working full time. You can't do both.

Thanks a lot for good information.
Your answer is exactly what I want to know. Thanks.