student to worker in canada

[sjose1988]

Hello,

I am a foreign student with a valid study and work permits (for my coop program). I've been in Canada since December 2011.

I have 2 questions regarding my permits.

1. In which circumstances would my permits be cancelled?

2. I stopped attending classes because I want to spend 100% of my time focused on my career ( currently I am employed full-time by a Canadian company and ideally I'd like to receive sponsorship through my employer, so I can switch my status from student to worker ). Can my school report me to the government, and can the government cancel my permits for not attending school?

Any advice on what to do so I can focus on my career and retain a legal status would be appreciated.

Thank you

 

[scylla]

If you stop attending school, then yes - your school can report you and yes - the government can cancel your permits.

If you want to switch you working full time - then you will need to apply for a closed work permit. To qualify to apply for a closed work permit, your employer must first obtain an approved Labour Market Opinion.