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Can I work anywhere with a work permit?

As an international student, can I work in Edmonton before getting a work permit?

  • Hi, I'm an international student planning to pursue graduate education in the University of Alberta. However, I need to work to cover my expenses. I knew from CIC that I can't work during the first year because they don't give work permits. Can I work before getting the work permit? Do all jobs require a work permit? How can I work before getting my work permit?

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    When in Canada on a student visa you are able to work on campus if you are a full time student. If you want to work off campus you must apply for a work permit. The site also states that you CAN NOT start work until you receive your permit.

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I really dont think that you should try to work before getting a work permit, it is not a good way to start a new life by cheating. Good luck.

Mary H

No you can't. That's the whole point of work permits. Ian M

Ian M

I think you are allowed to work on campus without a work permit (bookstore, restaurants etc)

cuteal82

Any Canadian employer will want to SEE two things..... Your valid work permit documents, and your Canadian Social Insurance Number card, that you can only get by having a valid work permit. As a student visa holder, your job in Canada is to be a student. period. If you can't afford to be one, don't go. Jim b. Toronto.

Jim B

As a student, lets break this down. "work permit" = permission to work. no permission to work = no work. I believe however in the cases of student visas you are able to work somewhat but there are restrictions like it must be on campus or other such restrictions. Check further with the CIC section on student visas for more.

Randy

Are you applying for funding as part of your graduate studies application? Many graduate students at U of A, as at other graduate schools in Canada, receive a stipend in exchange for working on campus as a research assistant and/or teaching assistant. That work, on campus as part of your program, is explicitly permitted under a student visa.

Louise

Why the Hell would you want to work in Edmonton?

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You should ask your dept. for funding. Or find a job on campus. Good luck!

Jade

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