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1. Study permit -ÌýIn some cases, your study permit also act as your work permit. Your study permit must say one of the following:

• May work 20 hrs per week off-campus or full-time during regular breaks if meeting criteria outlined in sectionÌýÌýof IRPR, or
• May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as perÌý. Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.

2. Social Insurance Number (SIN)Ìý-ÌýA Social Insurance Number is required in orderÌýto work in Canada. , bring your valid study permit and passport and to the nearestÌý.Ìý

If you study permit does not specify working conditions, you mayÌýÌýyour study permit with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at no cost.ÌýIf you are an ELLA student moving into an academic program, you may also apply for aÌý.Ìý

IRCC announced that starting from November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023, eligible international students who have a valid study permit with off-campus work authorization will be able to work full-time.Ìý

You may be eligible to work off-campus more than 20 hours per week while registered in classes at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û if you:Ìý

• Are a study permit holder and are studying full-time at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û (or part-time during your final academic session but maintained your full-time status throughout your program),Ìý

ORÌý

• Have been approved for a study permit but you have not arrived in Canada yet.Ìý

In addition, you must meet all the following requirements:Ìý

• Your study permit application (including study permit extension) was received by IRCC before October 7, 2022;Ìý

• Your study permit has the conditions that allow you to work off-campus;Ìý

• You must be either in Canada or coming to Canada by December 31, 2023.Ìý

For more information about this temporary policy, please visit . If you have any questions about your eligibility, please do not hesitate to contact us.Ìý

You may work on-campus without a work permit if you:

• are aÌýfull-time studentÌýenrolled at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û
• have a valid study permit
• have a valid SINÌý

"On-campus" is defined as employment facilities within the boundaries of the campus. Students are only allowed to work on the campus at which they are registered as a FT student. Students cannot work at OTHER campuses affiliated with the College.ÌýFor example, if you are enrolled full-time at the New West campus, you can only work at the New West campus.

The employer can beÌýthe institution, a faculty, a student organization, the students themselves (self-employment taking place on campus), a private business, orÌýa private contractor providing services to the institution on the campus.ÌýIRCC does not regulate the amount of hours you can work on-campus.Ìý

International students can work off-campus if:

• You are a full-time student enrolled at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û;
• You are in an academic program that is at least 6 months in duration and that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate;
• You have a valid study permit;
• Your study permit has the conditions that allow you to work;
• You have a valid SIN.

To maintain working eligibility off-campus (and eligibility for a Post-Graduate Work Permit), most students must be enrolled full-time (9 credits minimum) for the Winter and Fall semesters unless it is your last semester. PDD and certificate studentsÌýmust also be enrolled full-time during summer semester. See table above.Ìý

ForÌýother programsÌýincluding ELLA, there is NO minimum enrollment requirement for Summer semester. Students may enrol as PT, FT, or take the Summer semester off.

Eligible students can work up to 20 hours per week during academic sessions once you have commenced your program of study. During scheduled breaksÌýeligible students canÌýworkÌýfull-time regardless of your course load.

Co-op work permit is a work permit that allows a student to work more than the working hours (on or off-campus work) authorized by a study permit.ÌýÌý

Who needs a co-op work permit?Ìý

Group A. Students who are accepted into a Co-op Education Program at Douglas (checkÌýCareer CentreÌýfor more details on application for this program)Ìýor students whoÌýwillÌýregister inÌýCOBA 4885Ìýto completeÌýtheir program.Ìý

Group B. Students whoseÌýprogramsÌýrequireÌýthem to finish aÌýpracticum/internship/working hoursÌýto graduate.Ìý

How do you apply for a co-op work permit?Ìý

For groupÌýAÌý(students in Co-op Education Program orÌýCOBA 4885Ìýstudents)Ìý

1. ContactÌýCareer CentreÌýto learn details about how you can apply to the co-op programÌýor contact your program coordinator/chair for approvalÌýto register inÌýCOBAÌý4885;Ìý

1. Once you are admitted in the co-op programÌýorÌýapproved to register in COBA 4885, Career Centre will share the list of participating students with Douglas International for us to issue you the co-op support letters. You DO NOT need to request this letterÌýfrom us.ÌýÌý

For group B (students whose programs require practicum/internship/working hours to graduate)Ìý

1. You should apply for your co-op work permit along with your initial study permit application. Make sure your LOA has such working requirement mentioned in Box 24 on your Letter of Acceptance (LOA). You should indicate that work is an essential part of your studies in theÌýImmigration Refugees Citizenship Canada (IRCC)ÌýquestionnaireÌý(see theÌýguideÌýfor more instructions)Ìýand submit your LOA as a proof for co-op letter in the application. Make sure you receive a co-op work permit along with your initial study permit at the Port of Entry when you land in Canada.Ìý

1. If you did not receive a co-op work permit and you have already commenced your studies at Douglas, you shouldÌýcontact us.ÌýÌý

1. If you changed your program to a program thatÌýrequiresÌýto finish aÌýpracticum/internship/working hoursÌýto graduate, please make sure you request a LOA for this new program.ÌýYou should indicate that work is an essential part of your studies in the IRCC questionnaire (see theÌýguideÌýfor more instructions) and submit your LOA as a proof for co-op letter in the application.ÌýÌý

Application GuidesÌý

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û - Application guide

Douglas College - QuestionnaireÌýguide   Ìý

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û - IMM 5710 form guide    Ìý

ApplicationÌýFeeÌý

FreeÌýÌý

What do you need to know about this co-op work permit?Ìý

1. You need to hold a co-op work permitÌýbefore you start workingÌýon the practicum/internship/working hours required by your program.Ìý

1. The work permit issued to you by IRCC will ONLY authorize you to work for these specific internship hours and no other types of work (i.e. regular on/off Campus work).  Ìý

1. To perform the requiredÌýworkingÌýby your program, you may work full-time during the semester while holding a co-op work permit. However, it is important that you track your hours regularly. When you reach theÌýrequired amount of work, you must stop using the co-op work permit.   Ìý

1. If you decide to continue for the same employer after completing the required amount, you must follow your off-campus working eligibility hours (i.e. maximum 20 hours per week during an academic semester, see more details under Working Off-Campus)Ìý- you still need to meet all Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û and IRCC requirements.  Ìý

1. As a study permit holder, you are required to be actively pursuing your studies toward successful completion of your program and your focus should be on your studies - not working.  Ìý

1. You may also need aÌýmedical examÌýfor this co-op work permitÌýapplication. Please checkÌýÌýfor more details or contact us throughÌýwebform.Ìý

From November 15, 2022, to December 31, 2023, some students may start their co-op after applying for a co-op work permit. You don’t need a co-op work permit to complete your co-op placement if you meet ²¹±ô±ô of the following conditions:Ìý

• You have a valid study permit and IRCC received your application for this study permit on or before October 7, 2022.Ìý

• Your study permit shows that you’re authorized to work off campus.Ìý

• You’re eligible to benefit from the  to work more than 20 hours per week while class is in session.Ìý

• Your co-op placement ends by December 31, 2023 and your co-op placement is completed before the expiry date of your current study permit.Ìý

If your co-op placement ends after December 31, 2023, or if you aren’t eligible for the temporary policy change or your study permit does not authorize you to work in your practicum field, you need to apply for a co-op work permit.ÌýÌý

**For more information about this temporary policy change, please visit or contact us.Ìý