Currently Visiting Canada; Work and Study?

[aynghelelel]

I'm currently taking a year off from school and am staying with my boyfriend in Canada as a visitor. My 6 month stay just began about a week ago. I plan to apply to a college for the upcoming fall 2020 year, but until then I really wish to stay and work in Canada for the time being. Is there any way I can apply for a work permit for a simple minimum wage job? How long would it last? Would I need a sponsor?

I'm aware I'd need to re-enter the country to activate it. I have money saved up but I really do not like the idea of nothing going in my funds.

Also, when it comes to applying for a study permit, how much money is recommended to meet the requirements for the permit? Would it be acceptable if I prove I'll get a job while studying? I'm not really sure how a lot of this works.

Any advice even just related to both permits would be appreciated! Thank you!

 

[scylla]

I'm currently taking a year off from school and am staying with my boyfriend in Canada as a visitor. My 6 month stay just began about a week ago. I plan to apply to a college for the upcoming fall 2020 year, but until then I really wish to stay and work in Canada for the time being. Is there any way I can apply for a work permit for a simple minimum wage job? How long would it last? Would I need a sponsor?

I'm aware I'd need to re-enter the country to activate it. I have money saved up but I really do not like the idea of nothing going in my funds.

Also, when it comes to applying for a study permit, how much money is recommended to meet the requirements for the permit? Would it be acceptable if I prove I'll get a job while studying? I'm not really sure how a lot of this works.

Any advice even just related to both permits would be appreciated! Thank you!

Working most likely isn't possible. In order to work in Canada, you need a work permit. To qualify for a work permit, you need a job offer from an employer in Canada and that employer must obtain an approved LMIA. The LMIA process is expensive for the employer and takes a long time to complete (typically 4-6 months) with no guarantee of approval. To be approved, the employer must prove they advertised the job and were unable to find a Canadian to hire. Highly unlikely any employer is going to be willing to go through this process for a minimum wage job.

There may be one or two other options depending on your age and country of origin / passport you hold.

To be approved for a study permit, you must show that you have at least enough funds to cover first year tuition + $10,000 in living expenses. Generally this means you must have a bank account balance of at least $25,000. IRCC will not take into consideration that you will work while you study. You need to show that you have the required funds up front.

 

[aynghelelel]

Working most likely isn't possible. In order to work in Canada, you need a work permit. To qualify for a work permit, you need a job offer from an employer in Canada and that employer must obtain an approved LMIA. The LMIA process is expensive for the employer and takes a long time to complete (typically 4-6 months) with no guarantee of approval. To be approved, the employer must prove they advertised the job and were unable to find a Canadian to hire. Highly unlikely any employer is going to be willing to go through this process for a minimum wage job.

There may be one or two other options depending on your age and country of origin / passport you hold.

To be approved for a study permit, you must show that you have at least enough funds to cover first year tuition + $10,000 in living expenses. Generally this means you must have a bank account balance of at least $25,000. IRCC will not take into consideration that you will work while you study. You need to show that you have the required funds up front.

I'm 18 and I'm from the US with a US passport. Jeeeez that's a hefty sum!

Okay, so say I do have that money when I need it; do they always look at bank statements? Like say I was sent the money I need at the time by a family member; would that look suspicious?

 

[scylla]

I'm 18 and I'm from the US with a US passport. Jeeeez that's a hefty sum!

Okay, so say I do have that money when I need it; do they always look at bank statements? Like say I was sent the money I need at the time by a family member; would that look suspicious?

OK - in that case a work permit really isn't an option.

For the study permit, you can have a family member (e.g. parent) be your sponsor and they can provide their bank statement and confirm they will fund your studies.