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Studying in Canada: A Guide for International
Students
Working in Canada
International students may be allowed to work while attending
school. But jobs may be difficult to find in Canada so you
should not count on getting one.
You may be allowed to work if you meet one of the following
requirements:
- you want to work as a graduate assistant;
- your employment is part of your course of study, such
as a work term during the year;
- you want to work on campus;
- you want to work after graduation in a study-related job
for up to one year.
Your spouse may also be allowed to work under certain circumstances.
A Canadian Immigration official can give you details on working
in Canada as an international student.
If you work without an employment authorization you may be
in violation of the Immigration Act and may be required
to leave Canada.
Fees for immigration services
Immigration charges a fee to process your application. Please
refer to the brochure entitled Fee Schedule for Immigrant
Services or ask a Canadian immigration official for information.
If your circumstances change
If anything about your studies, funding or documentation
changes, you must contact the nearest Canada Immigration Centre
immediately. Contact the CIC if
- your course is longer than you expected,
- you finish your studies before the course is ended, or
- you wish to change any terms and conditions noted on your
student authorization.
Any other questions about your stay in Canada can also be
answered at the CIC. If you do not report your changed
circumstances to your CIC, you might be asked to leave Canada.
Canada Immigration Centres are listed in your local telephone
book in Canada.
For more information
For more information on educational options and requirements,
contact one of the following organizations:
Degree courses
Canadian Bureau for International Education
220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1100
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1P 5Z9
Tel.: (613) 237-4820
Fax: (613) 237-1073
Internet Site: http://www.cbie.ca
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
600-350 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1R 1B1
Tel.: (613) 563-3961
Fax: (613) 563-9745
Internet Site: http://www.aucc.ca
Technical and other non-degree courses
Association of Canadian Community Colleges
110 Eglinton Avenue West, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M4R 1A3
Tel.: (416) 489-5925
Fax: (416) 489-5080
Internet Site: http://www.accc.ca
Privately funded institutions
National Association of Career Colleges
P.O. Box 340
1-301 Fairview Drive
Brantford, Ontario
Canada
N3T 5N3
Tel.: (519) 753-8689
Fax: (519) 753-4712
Internet Site: http://www.nacc.ca
The entry of international students into Canada is regulated
by the federal government, but your admission may be affected
by education or other policies in the province where you want
to study. Ask a visa officer for more details.
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