Northern College - Kirkland Lake

The students must get an Internship Work Permit if they are enrolled in a programme that requires mandatory co-op or internship terms (along with your Study Permit). If the co-op/internship begins in the first term of classes, the application for the Co-op/Internship Work Permit must be submitted at the same time as the Study Permit. In case of procedural delays, one should apply for co-op/internship work visa at least three months before the internship begins. This application is free of charge. If the student has a valid Study Permission, the employment in question is a prerequisite of the programme, and/or the employment represents less than 50% of the programme, the students are eligible for this permit. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has information on study permit processing times.

On-Campus Work: There is no need for a work permit. The student must have a valid Study Permit and be enrolled full-time to be able to work on campus (except during scheduled breaks & the last term before graduation).

Off-Campus Work: If you are granted a Study Permit, you will be instantly authorised can work off-campus for 20 hours per week throughout the school year the academic session and full-time during specified breaks. If the applicants are granted a Study Permit, they will not need to apply for a separate work permit.

Post-Graduation Work Permit: Under the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) programme, international students who have completed a Northern College diploma can acquire an Open Work Permit (valid for 1 to 3 years depending on the length of your programme of study) with no restrictions on employment type and no job offer requirement. The PGWP application must be submitted within 90 days of receiving your final grades or proof of graduation, whichever comes first, and while your Study Permit is still valid.

Open Work Permit for Spouses: If the student is a full-time Northern College student with a valid Study Permit, the respective spouse or common-law partner may apply for a Work Permit. The spouse/partner will not need a job offer to apply, and his/her permit will be valid for about the same amount of time as the student