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As an international student, you have many opportunities to gain valuable work experience while completing your degree.
If you are in a co-op program, you must receive your co-op work permit prior to undertaking employment at your first work placement in Canada. It is important to maintain your co-op work permit status during all of your co-op work terms.
If you are not issued a co-op work permit upon your entry to Canada, you can apply for a co-op work permit once you are in Canada. You should apply as soon as possible to ensure you have the co-op work permit before beginning your co-op work terms.
For frequently asked questions about co-op work permits and Co-operative Education’s policies, refer to their website here.
If you would like information about working on or off campus part-time, during breaks and/or off terms, review our working in Canada page.
If you have any concerns about the conditions or remarks on your co-op work permit, please speak with one of our immigration consultants. For information, regarding finding a co-op position and the Waterloo co-op experience, contact Co-operative Education (CE).
Our team of Immigration Consultants is here to help you with your application! Please book an appointment with our team for an application review to not risk a refusal on your application. You can book a same day appointment on Portal or contact us via webform requesting an appointment.