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ramsay8

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I hold an Indian Passport, on a study permit currently and I am enrolled in a program that does not have Co-op, so work is not mandatory for me in order to graduate. Recently, I got an offer for a 16-month internship and that requires me to have a valid work permit since I will have to take a leave from my school for 1 year and I can only work full-time during scheduled breaks, which is the 4 month period for me, from May-August.
I am not eligible for a Co-op work permit since my program is not Co-op and work is not a requirement for me. What are my other options?
I looked into International Experience Canada (IEC), but I am not sure if I would be eligible for it and how it can impact my immigration status in the future.

Thanks,
Rameet
 
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ramsay8 said:
I am on a study permit currently and I am enrolled in a program that does not have Co-op, so work is not mandatory for me in order to graduate. Recently, I got an offer for a 16-month internship and that requires me to have a valid work permit since I will have to take a leave from my school for 1 year and I can only work full-time during scheduled breaks, which is the 4 month period for me, from May-August.
I am not eligible for a Co-op work permit since my program is not Co-op and work is not a requirement for me. What are my other options?
I looked into International Experience Canada (IEC), but I am not sure if I would be eligible for it and how it can impact my immigration status in the future.

Thanks,
Rameet
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What passport do you hold?

IEC would be the only easy option if you qualify. Otherwise your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA so that you can qualify for a closed work permit.
 
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scylla said:
What passport do you hold?

IEC would be the only easy option if you qualify. Otherwise your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA so that you can qualify for a closed work permit.
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I hold an Indian Passport. I checked my eligibility on the immigration website and it turns out I am eligible for the Young Professionals category of IEC.
 
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