Not studying but Holds Valid Study Permit - URGENT HELP NEEDED PLZ

[Prettyindian]

Hello

Im an International student with valid study permit up to 2011, started studies from Sep 2008

My spouse is here with OPEN WORK PERMIT up to 2011.

My question is Now Im not interested in continuing my education

 Can I stay inside the country with study permit but without studying ?

will i get work permit ?

BUNCH OF THANKS IN ADVANCE

[Leon]

I am not 100% clear on the rules of study permits, only I heard from someone else that your college will report that you dropped out and that will cause the cancellation of your study permit.  I do not have that verified.  I know work permit holders can stay as long as their work permit is valid, even if they have quit their job.

If you want a work permit, you need to get an employer to apply for your LMO and if you get it, use that to apply for your work permit.  Another way would be if your spouse has a job and your spouses employer applies for an LMO and your spouse changes the open work permit to a regular work permit, then you would be eligible for the open spousal work permit.

[Prettyindian]

Thanks Leon

I think its hard to get LMO to apply for work permit, Its better to leave the country

[ked]

All educational institutions have to answer questions to the cic, once you drop the course your name is already reported to the cic. BUT, if you have valid reasons to drop your studies, you have a chance... For example illness, spouse illness, etc ... Then you can re-apply for study permit or if you have been studying for at least one year... you can also be eligible to apply for PR, depending if your job falls in NOC O,A or B. NOTE that Canada help Immigrants to stay.