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I got a part time job, but my program starts from september 6th. For next two weeks can I work or it's illegal to work ?

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I got a part time job, but my program starts from september 6th. For next two weeks can I work or it's illegal to work ?

Asked by Wei Zhangvia community3 days ago

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Can you work before your study program officially starts in Canada?

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It already says in the CIC portal you can not, The deal here is you have to be a full time student in order to work full-time/part-time. You are yet to start the course. Hence you can't work until you start your course.

Fatima Al-Sayedvia community3 days ago

What about spouse of the students who got their SOWP Along with the student's study permit? Can they start work before the study program starts?

Tomasz Nowakvia community3 days ago

Palanivel ChockalingamYes , as you are coming on Work permit, you can start working anytime

Maya Okonkwovia community3 days ago