International students who are on a co-op work term don’t have to wait for their permit to begin their job placements, according to a new policy released earlier this week by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Students can start working while their applications for their co-op work permit are being processed. This is a special permit that allows international students to complete all work components related to their academic degree, including co-op terms, internships, and practicum. It is a separate permit that students have to apply for, in addition to their study permit, with which students are authorized to complete non-academic-related work.
Original Article Source Credits: The Guardian , https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/
Article Written By: Lu Xu/Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Original Article Posted on: Jan 20
Link to Original Article: https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/news/canada/international-students-can-start-their-co-op-work-earlier-as-they-await-their-permit-543076/