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Hi everyone, I’m looking for guidance on the Destitute Student Open Work Permit pathway.


I’m an international student in Canada who is facing genuine financial hardship. My situation became difficult after my sister had to prematurely liquidate a Fixed Deposit in India (where I was the nominee) to pay for my mother’s cancer treatment. Those funds were originally meant to support my living expenses in Canada, and after the FD was released for medical emergencies, I no longer have enough money to continue supporting myself.
I also struggle to find stable part-time work.
Can anyone advise whether I’m eligible to apply for a Destitute Student Open Work Permit, and what steps or documents I should prepare for the application? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.