INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAN START THEIR CO-OP WORK EARLIER AS THEY AWAIT THEIR PERMIT

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. 

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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/