Hey guys, I got my study permit a couple days ago at the Canadian/US border in Coutts, AB and it says in there "May accept employment on campus of the institution at which registered in full-time studies", does that mean that I'm allowed to work on campus but not off campus? Because according to the new rules since June 1, I thought I would be allowed to work on or off campus without a work permit...I'm confused, please help. thanks.
Working on campus and off campus allowed?
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Hey, my wife is in Canada now and she is having similar problem. She went to the SIN office and she was told she cannot get a SIN card because she is not allowed to work off campus.
Does your study permit state that you are not allowed to work off campus?
Does your study permit state that you are not allowed to work off campus?
Oh man that sucks, no it doesn't say anything about working off campus in the permit, just the one sentence I mentioned before and that's it.. but I asked the border officer about it and he said that I'm allowed to work off campus.. but then I don't understand why they don't mention it. Good luck to your wife!Wasty said:
I submitted the application on July 30 via mail and got the confirmation that it has been approved on August 19. So after the changes took place.
Work off campus
Study permit holders in Canada may gain work experience by working off campus while completing their studies.
As of June 1, 2014, you may qualify to work off campus without a work permit. If you qualify, your study permit will allow you to work up to 20 hours per week:
during regular academic sessions and
full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break.
To qualify, you must:
have a valid study permit,
be a full-time student,
be enrolled at a designated learning institution at the post-secondary level or, in Quebec, a vocational program at the secondary level, and
be studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate that is at least six months in duration.
so if u read above rules if u have study permit issued after 1st june u can work dont worry what ur study permit says I know a guy I saw his study permit If u read the next line u will see what it meant so ur good to go u can work on or off campus
Study permit holders in Canada may gain work experience by working off campus while completing their studies.
As of June 1, 2014, you may qualify to work off campus without a work permit. If you qualify, your study permit will allow you to work up to 20 hours per week:
during regular academic sessions and
full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break.
To qualify, you must:
have a valid study permit,
be a full-time student,
be enrolled at a designated learning institution at the post-secondary level or, in Quebec, a vocational program at the secondary level, and
be studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate that is at least six months in duration.
so if u read above rules if u have study permit issued after 1st june u can work dont worry what ur study permit says I know a guy I saw his study permit If u read the next line u will see what it meant so ur good to go u can work on or off campus
If ur wife went before june 1 then she needs confirmation to work off campus which she can get from cic website,,, and follow the instruction,, confirmation may take from 10 to 30 days.. usually takes 10 days,,,,Wasty said:
the study permits issued after 1st june states that:Nevermind1988 said:
MAY ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT ON THE CAMPUS OF THE INSTITUTION AT WHICH REGISTERED IN FULL-TIME STUDIES. MUST ACTIVELY PURSUE STUDIES AT A DLI. MAY WORK 20 HOURS OFF-CAMPUS OR FULL-TIME DURING REGULAR BREAKS IF MEETING CRITERIA.
this is the exact wording I thing this should clear any doubts...
Thanks you so much for the advice. My wife submitted her application on May23 and got approval on July4th. Her study permit clearly states that she is not allowed to work off campus, so I guess the only option for her now is to apply online after getting her letter of enrollment letter from the collegesharjeel91 said:
yes sir she will need it too to apply or cofirmation to work off campus.. I will explain the procedure:: go to this link:Wasty said:
https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx?_ga=1.113692743.1794390535.1407603481
enter the data required,.. at type of application select international student confirmation to off campus work... upload the letter from uni and ur good to go,,, it may take upto 30 days,, but most people get it in 10 days... good luck
Thanks a lot for the advice, I think what I'm gonna do about it is that I'll call the CIC Call Centre tomorrow to make sure and get that confirmation from CIC, just in case.. Because I wouldn't want to get caught working off campus and then being deported or what not...sharjeel91 said:
My study permit issue before June 1 2014 and it have " May accept Employment on the campus of institution at which registered in full-time study" . Can i work off campus if i study full time? I already get the SIN from canada service and they not sure that i can work or not.sharjeel91 said:
Thanks
no u will need to amend ur study permit if u want to work off campus unless u have off campus work permit. u can work on campus tough.rockT said:
if u read it carefully u will see all three conditions need to be satisfied. only one out of three is on ur permit right?rockT said:
"You can amend a valid study permit if one of the following conditions or remarks does not appear on the document:"