You’ll need to apply for a new study permit from within Canada.
When you apply online, your personalized checklist will include the Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Student [IMM 5709]. On that form, check the box to Apply for a study permit for the first time or extend my study permit and fill out the rest of the required fields.
Include a letter with your application explaining why you need the condition removed from your study permit.
Working after you complete your study program
After you complete your study program, there are 2 ways you may be able to work full-time:
• you already applied for a work permit before your study permit expired or
• you’re starting a new study program
You need to meet all the requirements listed below to work full-time. If we refuse your work or study permit application, you must stop working and leave Canada.
If you already applied for a work permit
You can work full-time if you meet all of these requirements:
• You were already able to work off campus during your studies
• You applied for a work permit or post-graduation work permit (PGWP) before your study permit expired
• You’re waiting for a decision on your work permit application
If you’re starting a new study program
You can work full-time if you meet all of these requirements:
• You were already able to work off campus during your previous studies
• You have a valid study permit or you applied to extend your study permit before it expired
• You received written confirmation from your current school that you completed your program
• You received a letter of acceptance to a new full-time study program at a DLI
• You’ll start your new program within 150 calendar days of receiving the confirmation that you completed your previous program
Work as a co-op student or intern
Some study programs include work experience as part of their curriculum. You can apply for a co-op or intern work permit if:
• you have a valid study permit
• work is required to complete your study program in Canada
• you have a letter from your school that confirms all students in your program need to complete work placements to get their degree, and
• your co-op placement or internship totals 50% or less of your study program
You aren’t eligible for a co-op work permit if you’re taking one of the following:
• English or French as a second language (ESL/FSL),
• general interest courses, or
• courses to prepare for another study program.
If you’re not eligible for a co-op work permit, but you want to work in Canada, you need to apply for a work permit.
How to apply
How you apply for a co-op work permit depends on if you already applied for your study permit or not. Answer a few questions to get your instructions.
How applying online helps you
• No courier fees or mail delivery time – we get your application instantly.
• Your applications may be processed more quickly.
• It helps you make sure your application is complete before you submit it.
• You can quickly submit more documents online (if we ask you to).
• You get updates on the status of your application directly in your online account.