Learn

Essential guides about international student rights, regulations, and resources in Canada

Can International Students Work in Canada?

Explore on-campus and off-campus work options, hour limits, co-op opportunities, and post-graduation work permit eligibility.

Understand study permit processing times by country, program type, seasonal variations, and ways to expedite your application.

Learn about Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility, program requirements, November 2024 changes, and duration calculations.

Understand the differences between Temporary Resident Visas and study permits, when each is needed, and how to extend or renew.

Provincial health insurance coverage by province, including UHIP Ontario, MSP BC, RAMQ Quebec, and private plan options.

Learn about changing designated learning institutions, notifying IRCC, study permit amendments, and enrollment gaps.

How the 2026 off-campus work rule caps hours at 24 per week during academic sessions, with unlimited hours during scheduled breaks.

Why graduate students are treated under a separate attestation framework and how the 2026 PAL rules apply to master's and doctoral programs.

How Canada's 2026 study permit cap distributes approximately 180,000 new permits across provinces and affects application strategy.

Which college diplomas, business programs, and online-delivered courses no longer qualify for Post-Graduation Work Permits.

How Classification of Instructional Programs codes determine college PGWP eligibility, including healthcare, trades, and STEM fields.

How to apply for a SIN in Canada, what the 9-series temporary SIN means, required documents, and renewal when your study permit expires.

Residency status, filing obligations, tuition tax credits, and refunds for international students in Canada.

The difference between a co-op work permit and the off-campus work authorization on a study permit, and when each applies.

Rules for postponing arrival in Canada after a study permit is approved, and when deferral triggers a new application.

Explore our FAQ section for answers to common student questions, or access our community forums for peer support.