internship on study permit

[crodney]

Hi,

Isn't it possible to use my study permit to get an internship that will not count for credits and is not part of my program?

I'm majoring in computer science, but I'm not enrolled in the co-op program. I know that the study permit allows me to work part time while I'm studying and full time during summer vacations, so couldn't I just use it to get an internship or a summer job in my field? If so, would the employer need an LMIA to hire me?

Thank you

 

[mikedonald24]

If the internship is during summer, then your study permit will allow you to work.

If the internship is during Fall/Winter terms then you will have to apply for a Co-op work permit (even if you are not enrolled in a co-op program). LMIA is not required for internships

 

[crodney]

If the internship is during summer, then your study permit will allow you to work.

If the internship is during Fall/Winter terms then you will have to apply for a Co-op work permit (even if you are not enrolled in a co-op program). LMIA is not required for internships

so from what i understood, the co-op work permit is only required if the co-op is part of my program (or during the fall/winter semester) if not, then i can just get an internship during the summer. is that right?

 

[mikedonald24]

so from what i understood, the co-op work permit is only required if the co-op is part of my program (or during the fall/winter semester) if not, then i can just get an internship during the summer. is that right?

Yes that is right since your study permit allows you to work full time during summer