Immigration updates
On Nov 15, IRCC made changes to the off-campus work hours. All international students who are eligible to work off-campus are now allowed to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during their regular academic term.
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for off-campus work and that they do not exceed the allowable work hours.
As an international student with a valid study permit, you may be eligible to work off campus while studying at USask.
You can only start working in Canada when your study program has started. You can't work before you start your studies.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to work off campus, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- you’re a full-time student at a designated learning institution (DLI)
- you’re enrolled in
- a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program or
- a secondary-level vocational training program (Quebec only)
- your study program
- is at least 6 months long and
- leads to a degree, diploma or certificate
- you’ve started studying
- you have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
If you are going to work in Canada, you will need to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) at Service Canada.
What is considered "full-time" at the U of S
Full-time undergraduate students are registered in 9 or more credit [DB1] units per fall term 1 (September to December) and winter term 2 (January to April) semesters. Graduate students must be registered in at least 6 or more credit units per term. For more information about graduate student registration requirements, please contact your respective academic unit.
Amending Study Permit Conditions
Sometimes study permits have the condition that the holder is not authorized to engage in off-campus employment. If you have reviewed the eligible criteria above and you are eligible to work off campus, request to amend your study permit such that it reflects your ability to work off-campus. Learn how to request to amend documents, and apply.
Apply as soon as possible as to not disrupt any potential work opportunities. You may qualify for urgent processing if you face immediate loss of employment or an employment opportunity. Learn what is required for an urgent processing application.