International students in Canada can work if their study permit allows them to work on or off campus.

They can work off campus, without a work permit, if they meet the following requirements:

• have a valid study permit

• are full-time students

• are enrolled in a post-secondary academic program

• have started studying

• their study program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate

An international student from India was arrested and faces deportation for working over the stipulated 20 hours per week during his regular academic semester.

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