Updates to off-campus work
The temporary policies allowing some international students to work more than 20 hours a week off-campus were not extended beyond April 30, 2024. From May 1, 2024, the usual off-campus work policies resumed allowing eligible students to work up to 20 hours a week off-campus.
As of Nov 8, 2024, off-campus work hours have been increased from 20 to 24 hours a week during academic sessions. Review the Nov 15, 2024 news release.
Changes to the application process
As of Dec 23, 2024, it is no longer possible for most students to apply for a co-op work permit at the Canada-US border through “flagpoling”. Most students must apply for a co-op work permit online—learn how to apply below. If you applied for your co-op work permit and are waiting for it to be processed, you can work based on your on and off campus work eligibility.
US citizens, lawful US permanent residents as well as some individuals can still apply for a co-op work permit at the border. Students who are exempt from a Temporary Resident Visa can apply for a co-op work permit when entering Canada at the airport or land border—note this does not include Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) expansion countries.
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Last updated Nov 15, 2024 at 2:30 pm PT