The full-time students who are pursuing selected public post-secondary education, to work part-time off-campus under an authorized work sanction, under this category of visa. This visa can be used as temporary work permit by foreign students. There are several employment opportunities available without the prerequisite of a specific job offer or having a set of required credentials or experience.

Visa Requirements

Foreign students or the applicants, in order to procure this visa, they are required to fulfill the following criteria:

• The candidates must possess a valid study permit and fulfill the conditions of the study permit and work permit, if applicable.
• The candidates must maintain satisfactory academic standing in a definite program at a participating institution for at least six out of the twelve months before applying for off-campus work visa.
• The candidates must be registered as a full-time student in a (study) program excluding English or French as a second language

Visa Entitlements

The applicant is entitled to work in Canada for up to 20 hours per week during any academic sessions and full-time during school breaks or scheduled holidays, after an approval of the visa. This visa can help applicants obtain permanent residence while in Canada as well. There are no such restrictions for applicants in terms of occupation they choose. This visa allows you to choose the organization you want to work with. The education in Canada for applicants remains the prime aspect and reason for their stay in Canada.